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View of Amsterdam from the North West

Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch, 1606–1669)

View of Amsterdam from the North West

Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch, 1606–1669)
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Period

Baroque

Theme

Daily Life

Medium

etching

Current Location

Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland

The Story

View of Amsterdam from the North West 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.