Voorstudie in gips voor Rembrandt-penning by Johan Melchior Faddegon

Voorstudie in gips voor Rembrandt-penning 1906

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clear focal point

shape in negative space

isolated focal point

strong focal point

bright focal point

framed image

white focal point

small focal point

watercolour illustration

remaining negative space

This plaster study, created by Johan Melchior Faddegon in 1906, is a preparatory work for a commemorative medal honoring the Dutch painter Rembrandt van Rijn. The circular relief depicts a portrait of Rembrandt, rendered in a realistic style with meticulous detail, and features the inscription "REMBRANDT" around the edge. This preliminary work in plaster allowed the artist to refine the composition and details before creating the final medal. The study, measuring 16.5 cm in diameter and 2 cm in thickness, provides valuable insight into Faddegon’s creative process and his artistic homage to Rembrandt.