Woman bathing her feet at a brook 1658 - 1906

This etching, "Woman Bathing her Feet at a Brook," is by the Dutch Master Rembrandt van Rijn and dates from the 17th century. The work is an excellent example of Rembrandt's mastery of chiaroscuro, the use of light and shadow to create dramatic effects. The woman is depicted in a naturalistic pose and her form is rendered with a remarkable sense of depth and detail. The etching, which is now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, is relatively small, but its impact on the viewer is immense.