Medea- or the Marriage of Jason and Creusa by Rembrandt van Rijn

Medea- or the Marriage of Jason and Creusa 1648

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print, etching

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amateur sketch

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aged paper

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toned paper

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light pencil work

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print

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etching

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pencil sketch

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sketch book

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etching

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personal sketchbook

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pen-ink sketch

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watercolor

Rembrandt van Rijn's etching "Medea- or the Marriage of Jason and Creusa" (1648) depicts the dramatic scene of Jason marrying Creusa in a grand, vaulted space. The intricate details of the etching capture the tense atmosphere, suggesting the tragic fate that awaits Creusa. This intimate, small-scale work showcases Rembrandt's masterful use of light and shadow, emphasizing the figures within the scene and highlighting the emotional complexity of the story.

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