Rediscovered early Rembrandt painting to be auctioned at Sotheby's London
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Richard Whiddington
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A long-forgotten early Rembrandt painting, created when the artist was just 20 years old and returning home to Leiden after dropping out of university, has been rediscovered and will be auctioned at Sotheby's London in July. The work, which depicts Christ blessing children and carries a message of social and religious tolerance, was unknown until the late 2010s and was revealed through restoration. The painting reflects Rembrandt's personal journey — his prodigal return home after disappointing his parents by abandoning his studies — and demonstrates that his early artistic promise justified the family's investment in his apprenticeships.
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In 1620, Rembrandt dropped out of university, dashing his parents' hopes of a stable career, and over the coming years burdened them with the cost of apprenticeships.
Unknown until the late 2010s, the early work will appear at Sotheby's London this July.
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