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The "Second" Oriental Head
The "Second" Oriental Head

The "Second" Oriental Head

Dateca. 1635
Maker Rembrandt van Rijn Dutch, 1606-1669
Label TextThe profile view was unusual for Rembrandt-perhaps he chose it to show off the exotic shape of the turban.
Object number60.102
Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, "Durer, Rembrandt, and Goya: Old Masters Prints from the Seattle Art Museum Collection", May 31, 2001 - January 1, 2002 (5/31/2001 - 1/1/2002) Seattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, "Rembrandt Prints From The Seattle Art Museum's Permanent Collection", 6/3 - 7/25/93 in conjunction with Dutch and Flemish Paintings: The Harold Samuel Collection. (06/03/1993 - 07/25/1993)
Credit LineNorman and Amelia Davis Collection
Dimensions6 1/8 x 4 15/16 in. (15.5 x 12.5 cm)
MediumEtching
The Descent from the Cross by Torchlight
Rembrandt van Rijn
1654
Object number: 60.104
Faust in His Study Watching a Magic Disk
Rembrandt van Rijn
1652
Object number: 60.105
The Presentation in the Temple
Rembrandt van Rijn
ca. 1639
Object number: 60.106
Saint Jerome in a Dark Chamber
Rembrandt van Rijn
Possibly reprint from original plate of 1642
Object number: 64.196
Joseph Telling His Dreams
Rembrandt van Rijn
1638
Object number: 61.184
Saint Jerome Beside a Pollard Willow
Rembrandt van Rijn
1648
Object number: 53.186
Jan Lutma, the Elder, Goldsmith and Sculptor (1584-1669)
Rembrandt van Rijn
1656
Object number: 51.245
The Angel Appearing to the Shepherds
Rembrandt van Rijn
1634
Object number: 35.175
The Presentation in the Temple (With the Angel)
Rembrandt van Rijn
1630
Object number: 35.176
Christ Driving the Money-Changers from the Temple
Rembrandt van Rijn
1635
Object number: 35.177
Christ Before Pilate
Rembrandt van Rijn
1636
Object number: 35.178
Return of the Prodigal Son
Rembrandt van Rijn
1636
Object number: 35.179