The Slaughtered Ox

Artist: Rembrandt van Rijn
Artwork: The Slaughtered Ox
Description: The Slaughtered Ox is an etching by the Dutch artist Rembrandt van Rijn. It is one of Rembrandt’s most famous works and is considered one of the greatest etchings ever made. The etching depicts a slaughtered ox hanging from a hook in a barn. A group of figures, including a butcher and a woman, are gathered around the ox. The figures are all dressed in 17th-century clothing. The etching is a masterpiece of chiaroscuro, the use of light and dark to create depth and drama. The Slaughtered Ox is a powerful and moving work of art that captures the beauty and brutality of life.
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