The José María Lafragua Historial Library (BUAP) shares in this ocasion a selection of engravings created by the great representative artist of the Baroque, Rembrandt van Rijn. These etchings were printed in a revised edition in the 19th century by the french artist Julien Delangle using the original metal plates created by Rembrandt. It is still a mistery how and when this masterpiece became part of the collection of the State College of Puebla, educational institution predecessor of our university.
Rembrandt's engraving
Religious etchings, self portraits and portraits of Rembrandt's family
Rembrandt's religious etchings
This selection includes some samples of the Dutch painter using the chiaroscuro technique that he used in many other paintings of biblical scenes and characters (both Old and New Testament) and a few representations of Saint Jerome. The religious subject in Rembrandt’s artistic production is both significant and exceptional, since this type of work was unusual in protestant Holland of the 17th Century.
Rembrandt's at Lafragua Holly Family, or the Virgin wahing.José María Lafragua Historical Library, Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla
Holly Family, or the Virgin wahing
Holly Family, or the Virgin wahing
Rembrandt's at Lafragua Presentation of Jesus at the Temple (elongated piece)José María Lafragua Historical Library, Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla
Presentation of Jesús at the Temple
Presentation of Jesús at the Temple
Presentation of Jesús at the Temple
Rembrandt's at Lafragua Jesus among the Law DoctorsJosé María Lafragua Historical Library, Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla
Jesús among the Law Doctors
Jesús among the Law Doctors
Rembrandt's at Lafragua The brief resurrection of LazarusJosé María Lafragua Historical Library, Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla
The brief resurrection of Lazarus
The brief resurrection of Lazarus
The brief resurrection of Lazarus
Rembrandt's at Lafragua Jesus in the Garden of OlivesJosé María Lafragua Historical Library, Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla
Jesús in the Garden of Olives
The brief resurrection of Lazarus
Rembrandt's at Lafragua Cross Downhill TorchJosé María Lafragua Historical Library, Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla
Cross Downhill Torch
Cross Downhill Torch
Cross Downhill Torch
Rembrandt's at Lafragua Jesus Christ carried to the tombJosé María Lafragua Historical Library, Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla
Jesus Christ carried to the tomb
Jesus Christ carried to the tomb
Jesus Christ carried to the tomb
For more Rembrandt's religious etchings click on the image
Rembrandt’s self portraits and portraits of his family
This group shows some of the etchings that the Dutch painter made of members of his family. The style he chose to represent them is quite different from the common practice used for domestic portraits in the 17th century: they were presented individually. Through the portraits of his mother, of Saskia (his wife) and Titus (his son), as well as the large set of self portraits, Rembrandt showed not only his technical ability but also the liberality in subject selection, priviledging truth and sincerity above beauty and harmony; he also privileged the anecdotal character of his artistic work.
Rembrandt's at Lafragua Rembrand wearing a round hat and an embroidered coatJosé María Lafragua Historical Library, Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla
Rembrand wearing a round hat and an embroidered coat
Rembrandt's at Lafragua Rembrandt's wife, wearing headdressJosé María Lafragua Historical Library, Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla
Rembrandt's wife, wearing headdress
Rembrandt's at Lafragua Portrait of Titus Van Rijn, Rembrandt's sonJosé María Lafragua Historical Library, Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla
Portrait of Titus Van Rijn, Rembrandt's son
Rembrandt's at Lafragua Rembrandt wearing a smooth hat (Portrait of Rembrandt with short, curly hair)José María Lafragua Historical Library, Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla
Rembrandt wearing a smooth hat (Portrait of Rembrandt with short, curly hair)
For more Rembrandt’s self portraits and portraits of his family click on the image
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