Female nude seated, Suzanne (1634) by Rembrandt

Female nude seated, Suzanne - Rembrandt - 1634

Artwork Information

TitleFemale nude seated, Suzanne
ArtistRembrandt
Date1634
Dimensions20 x 16 cm
Art MovementBaroque

About Female nude seated, Suzanne

The artwork titled “Female nude seated, Suzanne” was created by the renowned Baroque artist Rembrandt in 1634. This sketch and study measures 20 by 16 centimeters and embodies the artistic spirit of the Baroque period with its focus on realism and emotional depth.

The artwork is an exquisite sketch that depicts a seated female figure in a state of undress, capturing the timeless beauty and vulnerability of the human form. The composition is intimate and reflective, with the subject’s body rendered in soft, fluid lines that denote both strength and grace. Rembrandt’s mastery of light and shadow is evident in the delicate shading and the way it sculpts the contours of the figure, bringing a sense of three-dimensional form to the otherwise flat medium. The artwork’s relatively small size suggests that it may have been a preparatory work or a study, offering insights into the artist’s process and technique. As a piece of the Baroque era, it represents a moment in art history that celebrated the dramatic and the genuine, characteristics that are subtly present in this quietly powerful work.

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