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The Pancake Woman

Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch, 1606–1669)

The Pancake Woman

Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch, 1606–1669)
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Period

Baroque

Theme

Portrait

Medium

Etching

Current Location

Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland

The Story

The Pancake Woman 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.