Rembrandt van Rijn
Dutch, 1606–1669
Despite the title, this portrait etching most likely depictes Rembrandt's first wife, Saskia Uylenburgh (1612-1642), whom he married in 1634. The title was given the work in the eighteenth century because of the scroll that the subjet holds in her hand, which was interpreted as a marriage contract. Subsequent generations of scholars have interpreted the subject as the goddess Minerva, a Sibyl and the Biblical heroine, Esther. Even if she is intended to represent an historical or literary figure, the model for this work was almost certainly his own bride, Saskia.
Dutch, 1606–1669
The Great Jewish Bride
1635
Object Type:
Print
Creation Place:
Northern Europe, Dutch
Dimensions:
8 5/8 in. x 6 9/16 in. (21.91 cm x 16.67 cm)
Medium and Support:
Etching and drypoint with engraving on laid paper
Accession Number:
1999.0007.0074
Credit Line:
Gift of Jean K. Weil in memory of Adolph "Bucks" Weil, Jr.
Despite the title, this portrait etching most likely depictes Rembrandt's first wife, Saskia Uylenburgh (1612-1642), whom he married in 1634. The title was given the work in the eighteenth century because of the scroll that the subjet holds in her hand, which was interpreted as a marriage contract. Subsequent generations of scholars have interpreted the subject as the goddess Minerva, a Sibyl and the Biblical heroine, Esther. Even if she is intended to represent an historical or literary figure, the model for this work was almost certainly his own bride, Saskia.
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