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Hundred Guilder Print

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The "Hundred Guilder Print" is a famous etching by Rembrandt van Rijn, created around 1647-1649. It is also known as Christ Preaching, or Christ Healing the Sick. This large print depicts scenes from the 19th chapter of the Gospel According to Matthew, showcasing Jesus healing various people.1

Rembrandt was a master of etching, a printmaking technique where a design is incised into a metal plate. He developed a free and painterly style, using different hatching methods to create atmospheric effects and plays of light and dark. The "Hundred Guilder Print" is considered one of his most ambitious etchings, demonstrating his innovative approach to the medium.231

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  1. Rembrandt - Etching
  2. printmaking - The Netherlands
  3. Rembrandt - The myth of Rembrandt’s fall

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