The Story
Jan Six by Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch, 1606–1669).
“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
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Jan Six
Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch, 1606–1669)
Period
Baroque
Theme
Daily Life
Medium
etching, drypoint, and engraving
Current Location
Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland
The Story
Jan Six by Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch, 1606–1669).
“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
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A restrained palette and sculptural lighting create a solemn geometry. The wooden crate and letter anchor the narrative with journalistic precision.