Cornelis Claesz Anslo 1641
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Rembrandt's etching, *Cornelis Claesz Anslo*, created in 1641, depicts the Dutch lawyer and art collector Cornelis Claesz Anslo seated at a table, his hand reaching for a stack of books while he carefully examines a document with a pair of tweezers. The etching captures a moment of quiet contemplation, highlighting Anslo's intellectual pursuits. Rembrandt's signature use of chiaroscuro creates dramatic light and shadow, bringing depth and focus to the subject, a technique he employed frequently in his etchings.
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Cornelis Anslo was a cloth merchant and preacher in Amsterdam. Rembrandt may have met him through Saskia’s cousin, Hendrick Uylenburgh, who was a member of Anslo’s congregation. Here he gestures with his left hand, as though speaking, which naturally refers to his function as a pastor. Rembrandt detailed his hat and clothing with utmost precision.
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