The Rabbi
| Title | The Rabbi |
|---|---|
| Artist | William Pether (English, 1731/38-1821) after Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch, 1606-1669) |
| Date | 1778 18th century |
| Medium | Mezzotint on ivory laid paper |
| Classification | mezzotint |
| Origin | England England |
| Holding institution | Art Institute of Chicago |
| Credit line | Elizabeth Hammond Stickney Collection |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
About this artwork
“The Rabbi” is a work by William Pether (English, 1731/38-1821) after Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch, 1606-1669), dated 1778. It is executed in mezzotint on ivory laid paper and classified as mezzotint. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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Dated to 1778. Explore the wider set of works from the 18th century held in the archive.
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