Tobit and Anna

Rembrandt van Rijn (in 1659)

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Katerina Papanastasiou asked

Good afternoon sirs,
I'm working my master degree on lighting design in the university of Athens.
My research for this week is on the painting of Rembrandt van Rijn "Tobit and Anna" . I need please information that concerns the way the painter used the light and the obscure. Anything about chiaroscuro for this painting would be very important for my research. Also anything about the forms and the way he drew this painting.The lines and the forms on which he was based on as also the meaning of the painting , the feelings he wanted to provoke.
It is very precious for my work your help and your information.
I would be very obligated and would appreciate any information from your part.
Thank you in advance

Kind Regards
Katerina Papanastasiou
Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen answered

Dear Katerina,
The notable feature of this painting is the combination of daylight with the glow of a fire, which is an effect that other artists also toyed with at the time. But besides that, we invite you to have a look at some relevant literature for yourself, so that you get the most out of your assignment. Best, Lisa and Rianne

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Title	Tobit and Anna
Material and technique	Oil on panel
Object type	Painting > Painting > Two-dimensional object > Art object
Location	This object is in storage

Dimensions	Width 54 cm Height 40.3 cm
Artists	Schilder: Rembrandt van Rijn Vroegere toeschrijving: Barent Fabritius
Accession number	VdV 65
Credits	Bruikleen / Loan: Stichting Willem van der Vorm 1972
Department	Old Masters
Acquisition date	1972
Age artist	About 53 years old
Collector	Collector / Willem van der Vorm
Internal exhibitions	De collectie als tijdmachine (2017) De verzameling Willem van der Vorm. Schilderijen van Hollandse en Franse meesters uit de 17e en 19e eeuw (1950) Tobit en Anna - De discussie omtrent 'de nieuwe Rembrandt' (2012)
External exhibitions	Rembrandt: Dark Tonalities, Washi, Chiaroscuro (2011)
Material	Oil > Paint > Artist's material > Material > Material and technique Panel > Worked wood > Wood > Vegetable material > Organic material > Material > Material and technique
Object	Painting > Painting > Two-dimensional object > Art object
Geographical origin	Northern Netherlands > The Netherlands > Western Europe > Europe

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Rembrandt van Rijn

Leiden 1606 - Amsterdam 1669

Rembrandt van Rijn was born in Leiden. After his apprenticeship, during which he studied with various painters including Pieter Lastman in Amsterdam, he started...

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