Jacob Haaringh (Young Haaringh) (Pieter Haaringh) is an extraordinary print created by Rembrandt van Rijn in 1655. Dating to the height of the Dutch Golden Age (within the period 1651 to 1700), this work demonstrates the artist’s unparalleled command of intaglio techniques. The impression is executed using a combination of etching, drypoint, and burin, methods which allowed Rijn to achieve complex textures and profound variations in tonal depth. Crucially, this impression was printed on delicate Japan paper, a rare material prized for its smooth surface and ability to hold the fine details of the plate, suggesting that this was likely a unique proof or a highly limited edition reserved for sophisticated collectors.
The subject, identified as Jacob Haaringh or possibly his son Pieter, was intimately connected to Rijn. Jacob was an auctioneer and served as a significant, though financially troubled, patron to the artist during the mid-1650s. This print provides powerful psychological insight, focusing on the character's intense gaze and posture rather than relying on overt status symbols. This approach is characteristic of Rijn's mature portraiture, where the application of dense cross-hatching and drypoint burrs created deep shadows that model the form dramatically and lend the work a contemplative atmosphere.
As a key example of 17th-century Dutch graphic arts, the piece stands as a vital reference point for understanding the market for high-quality, reproducible images during the era. The careful preservation of detail, particularly the velvety quality achieved through drypoint, makes this impression a superb technical example among all surviving Jacob Haaringh (Young Haaringh) (Pieter Haaringh) prints. This significant piece, often reproduced and available today through public domain collections, is housed in the permanent collection of the National Gallery of Art, where it serves as a cornerstone illustrating the immense technical skill required for graphic arts during this era of Dutch artistic excellence.
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