Musical Company

oil on panel, 1626

The subject of this painting is a mystery: is it an exhortation to praise God through singing and string music, or a scene of seduction with the old woman as a procuress? In any case, in this early work Rembrandt used elements from his own surroundings: his mother modelled for the old woman, and Rembrandt’s own features can be recognized in the young man.

  • Artwork typepainting
  • Object numberSK-A-4674
  • Dimensionsheight 63.5 cm x width 48 cm
  • Physical characteristicsolieverf op paneel