Jan Antonides van der Linden is a detailed print created by Rembrandt van Rijn in 1665. Executed late in the artist’s career, this original work on paper exemplifies the profound skill Rijn had achieved in the difficult medium of etching and engraving. The classification as a print confirms Rembrandt utilized intaglio techniques to capture the likeness of the renowned Dutch physician and bibliographer, Jan Antonides van der Linden (1609-1664). This particular portrait was likely executed posthumously, shortly after the subject’s death in 1664.
The Dutch Golden Age saw a significant demand for detailed portraiture, often captured through the reproducible nature of prints like this one. Rijn's composition focuses closely on the subject's intellectual gravitas, achieved through meticulous rendering of facial features and the suggestion of scholarly accoutrements. As one of the master prints from 1665, the composition demonstrates Rijn's mature handling of line and shadow, where depth and expression are conveyed solely through variations in hatch work and contrast.
This work highlights the enduring importance of the artist’s printmaking practice, which was as highly valued during his lifetime as his oil paintings. The original impression of Jan Antonides van der Linden is held within the distinguished collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. Due to the age and historical significance of this 17th-century work, impressions are frequently available for study and reproduction through digital collections that utilize the public domain for scholarly and public access.
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