R.J. Blesard after Rembrandt, The Three Crosses, 1833, Watercolour

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An original 1833 watercolour painting, R.J. Blesard, The Three Crosses after Rembrandt.The Three Crosses (Christ Crucified between the Two Thieves) … Read more An original 1833 watercolour painting, R.J. Blesard, The Three Crosses after Rembrandt.The Three Crosses (Christ Crucified between the Two Thieves) is considered one of Rembrandt's finest works in any medium. This interpretation of the subject in dark chiaroscuro watercolour shows Blesard's penchant for dramatic and darkly Gothic subjects of emotional intensity. The image is described as being 'from the Etching by Rembrandt. Reduced ¼.'The artist is believed to be Robert John Blesard (1809–1839) of Woodhouse, Leeds, son of a woollen merchant and descendent of the prominent Quaker Blesard family of Guiseley. [See also collection R.J. Blesard: Yorkshire Landscapes 1832–34.]In watercolour with gum arabic to intensify the colour.All artworks come with a Certificate of Authenticity and—if it is a collection artwork—its accompanying collection text or artist biography. Signed: Initialled lower right. Inscribed: Inscribed lower right. Dated: Dated lower right. Height: 17.8cm (7″) Width: 12.7cm (5″) Condition: In good condition for its age. The picture may have minor imperfections such as slight marks, toning, foxing, creasing or pinholes, commensurate with age. Please see photos for detail. Presented: Unframed. See less