Description
An etching by Jean-Pierre Norblin de la Gourdaine from 1781, inspired by Rembrandt. Titled “The Scribe.” A quiet, contemplative scene of a scribe in a dimly lit room, bent over a table, illuminated by candlelight, with rich drapery hanging behind.
Made by Jean-Pierre Norblin de La Gourdaine after Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn.
Medium: Etching on wove (vellin) paper.
Sheet size: 21.3 x 24 cm (8.39 x 9.45 inch). Image size: 21.3 x 24 cm. (8.39 x 9.45 inch).
Condition: good, given age. Slight age toning but in good overall condition. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
THE SCRIBE, NORBLIN, REMBRANDT, ETCHING, CANDLELIGHT, 18TH CENTURY PRINT, SCRIBE, QUIET SCENE | PCO-EXPO-417 (POLISH)
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Source: unknown, to be determined.
Reference: Hillemacher 14.
Biography engraver: Jean-Pierre Norblin de La Gourdaine (1745-1830) was a French-born artist who became a key figure in Polish art, known for his etchings and historical scenes.
Biography artist: Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669), usually simply known as Rembrandt, was a Dutch Golden Age painter, printmaker, and draughtsman. He is generally considered one of the greatest visual artists in the history of art. It is estimated Rembrandt produced a total of about three hundred paintings, three hundred etchings, and two thousand drawings.
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