Three Oriental Figures (Jacob and Laban?)

Rembrandt van Rijn

Created:

Movement:

1641

Baroque

key Notes:

Biblical narrative, Chiaroscuro lighting

Dimensions:

Plate/image: 14.3 × 11.1 cm (5 11/16 × 4 3/8 in.); Sheet: 14.6 × 11.4 cm (5 3/4 × 4 1/2 in.)

medium:

Etching on paper

Difficulty:

Expert

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story of the work:

"Three Oriental Figures (Jacob and Laban?)" is a painting attributed to Rembrandt van Rijn, depicting three men in exotic attire, which reflects the 17th-century European fascination with the Orient. The painting's title suggests a biblical narrative, possibly representing the story of Jacob and Laban, although the exact identification of the figures remains uncertain.

Description of the work:

"Three Oriental Figures (Jacob and Laban?)" by Rembrandt van Rijn is an etching that depicts three men in elaborate, exotic attire, characterized by their voluminous turbans and richly textured robes. The composition is marked by Rembrandt's masterful use of chiaroscuro, creating a dramatic interplay of light and shadow that enhances the figures' expressive postures and facial features.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Art Institute of Chicago

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