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Ferdinand Bol

Woman with the Pear

1651
Etching on ivory paper
14.3 × 11.8 cm (5.6 × 4.6 in)

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

Ferdinand Bol entered Rembrandt's studio when he was about 20 years old, and his work remained closely allied with his master until Bol married into a wealthy family in 1653. He made about 16 etchings that date from 1642 to 1651, which, like this enigmatic print, reflect the influence of Rembrandt's early work.

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