Saint Francis beneath a Tree, Praying 1657
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Rembrandt van Rijn's "Saint Francis beneath a Tree, Praying" is a masterful etching, created in 1657. The image captures a moment of intense contemplation as Saint Francis kneels in prayer beneath a large tree. The use of light and shadow creates a sense of drama and emotion, highlighting the saint's devout posture. Rembrandt's signature etching style, with its deep, rich lines and contrasting tones, adds a sense of depth and texture to the piece, conveying a powerful sense of faith and devotion. This etching is part of the Rijksmuseum collection.
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In depicting Francis, Rembrandt did not choose the traditional moment when the saint receives the ‘stigmata’, the wounds of Christ, but rather represented the saint praying right before this extraordinary event.This is an unfinished proof impression executed in drypoint. Only five impressions of this state are known, all on unusual oriental types of paper or costly vellum. This impression is printed on warm yellow Japanese paper.
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