Titelprent voor een serie prenten naar tekeningen van Rembrandt 1696 - 1727

This is Matthijs Pool's title print for a series of prints after drawings by Rembrandt, made in Amsterdam in the early 18th century. Notice the female figures adorning the pillars on either side of the framed text, which announce the name ‘Rembrandt’ in bold letters. These figures are reminiscent of ancient caryatids, architectural supports sculpted as female figures, embodying the weight of tradition and the enduring influence of classical antiquity. The image carries an emotional charge, conveying a sense of admiration and reverence for Rembrandt. We see this motif of the female form supporting architecture resurface throughout history, from Greek temples to Renaissance palaces, each time laden with layers of meaning and cultural significance. Such visual echoes remind us that images are never truly new; they are palimpsests of collective memory, constantly revised and reinterpreted across time.