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Sick woman in a bed, maybe Saskia, wife of the painter, 1640 (pen, brush & gouache)
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Sick woman in a bed, maybe Saskia, wife of the painter, 1640 (pen, brush & gouache)
7414366 Sick woman in a bed, maybe Saskia, wife of the painter, 1640 (pen, brush & gouache) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 16.5x14.5 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee du Petit-Palais, France; (add.info.: by Rembrandt van Rijn)
Media ID 32191676
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17th Centuries Ailment Asleep Baroque Art Baroque Style Disease Doze Dozy Drowsy Dutch Golden Age Falling Asleep Illness Lying Napping Patient Patients Plague Preparatory Drawing Preparatory Sketch Rembrandt Rembrandt Harmensz Rembrandt Harmenszoon Van Rijn Sick Sickness Sleepiness Somnolence Study Drawing Tired Tired Out Tiredness Tiring Weariness Weary 17 17th 17th 17th Xvii 18th Century Art Style Beds Building Interior Circa 1600 Dutch Netherlands Early 17th Century Early Xvii Century Hollander Hollanders Netherland Netherlands Holland Dutch Only One Person Piece Of Furniture Room Interior Seventeeth Century The Netherland
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This print showcases a sick woman lying in bed, believed to be Saskia, the wife of renowned painter Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn. Created in 1640 using pen, brush, and gouache techniques by Rembrandt himself, this small-scale artwork measures 16.5x14.5 cm and is currently housed at the Musee de la Ville de Paris in France. The image captures the essence of weariness and tiredness as the woman appears fatigued and on the brink of sleepiness. The delicate colors used by Rembrandt add depth and emotion to the scene, evoking a sense of somnolence and drowsiness. This preparatory sketch provides an intimate glimpse into the life of Saskia during her illness. It serves as a testament to Rembrandt's ability to capture raw human emotions through his artistry. The baroque style employed by Rembrandt further enhances the dramatic effect of this piece. The intricate details within each stroke showcase his mastery as an artist while conveying a sense of fragility associated with illness. Through this artwork, we are transported back to early 17th-century Netherlands where Dutch culture thrived under artistic geniuses like Rembrandt van Rijn. This piece not only represents one individual's struggle with sickness but also stands as a testament to the enduring power of art throughout history.
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