The Story
Bellona by Rembrandt (Rembrandt van Rijn).
The Friedsam Collection, Bequest of Michael Friedsam, 1931.
“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
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Bellona
Rembrandt (Rembrandt van Rijn)
Period
Baroque
Theme
Daily Life
Medium
Oil on canvas
Current Location
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
The Story
Bellona by Rembrandt (Rembrandt van Rijn).
The Friedsam Collection, Bequest of Michael Friedsam, 1931.
“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.