Rijksmuseum

De Amstel gezien vanaf de Blauwbrug

Date

c. 1645 - c. 1650

Medium

ink, parchment (animal material)

Culture

Amsterdam

Institution

Rijksmuseum

Rembrandt ventured not far from his house on the Jodenbreestraat and stood on the middle of the Blauwbrug (Blue Bridge). Facing south, he drew the expansive view of the River Amstel with great economy, while nevertheless conveying a profound sense of space and atmosphere. On the left bank is the yacht harbour, and on the right the tollhouse, where the overseer of the palisades marking the edge of town lived.

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