The "Second" Oriental Head

ca. 1635

Rembrandt van Rijn

Dutch, 1606-1669

The profile view was unusual for Rembrandt-perhaps he chose it to show off the exotic shape of the turban.

Etching

6 1/8 x 4 15/16 in. (15.5 x 12.5 cm)

Norman and Amelia Davis Collection

60.102

Not currently on view

Resources

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)

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