Joseph Telling his Dreams to his Parents and Brothers — Rembrandt van Rijn

Rembrandt van Rijn. Painted 1633.

Using loose brushstrokes, Rembrandt sketched Joseph telling his dreams to his parents and brothers. That they do not believe him is clear from their poses and facial expressions. Rembrandt made this rough oil sketch as a preparatory study for a large print, which, however, was never executed. The fact that this study has been preserved is remarkable, since much working material was lost over the course of time.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

oil paint (paint), paper, cardboard · Original size: 39 × 51 cm · Purchased with the support of the Vereniging Rembrandt and the Stichting tot Bevordering van de Belangen van het Rijksmuseum

Print: 39 × 51 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/20026162. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.