Woman with bare upper body by a stove, Rembrandt van Rijn, 1658
etching, dry needle and burin, with plate tone on Oriental paper, h 225mm × w 186mm More object information
Other artists instructed their models to pose as persons from famous historical or mythological scenes. In fact, Rembrandt deliberately opted for a direct representation of his model. This etching shows a fuss-free woman, with her upper body bare, sitting in front of a stove in a domestic environment. In this way Rembrandt remained true to his principle: everyday life as a source of inspiration.
