A Woman Bathing in a Stream
Woman Bathing or A Woman Bathing in a Stream is a c.1654 painting by Rembrandt, now in the National Gallery, London, which acquired it in 1831. It was probably modelled on Hendrickje Stoffels. Hendrickje is thought to be Rembrandt's mistress, representing an erotic woman in a vulnerable state, stepping into her bath.[1] Some scholars believe the painting is meant to represent the nymph Callisto, bathing apart from Diana's entourage.[2]
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| Artist | Rembrandt |
| Year | 1654 |
| Medium | Oil on panel |
| Dimensions | 61.8 cm × 47 cm (24.3 in × 19 in) |
| Location | National Gallery, London |
References
- Munz, Ludwig (1984). Rembrandt. New York: H.N. Abrams INC. pp. 94. ISBN 0810915944.
- Golahny, Amy. "Rembrandt's Callisto Bathing: Unusual but not Unique". Aemulatio: 318–325 – via Academia.edu.
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