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Biblical and Historical PaintingsDebated Attribution
The Polish Rider
- Catalog
- WD-D01
- Artist
- Willem Drost
- Year
- c. 1655
- Medium
- Oil on canvas
- Dimensions
- 116 × 134 cm
- Location
- Frick Collection, New York
Description
The famous and enigmatic Polish Rider, long attributed to Rembrandt. Some scholars suggest Drost may have contributed to this iconic work.
Analysis
The Polish Rider is one of art history's most debated attributions. While traditionally given to Rembrandt, technical analysis has revealed stylistic elements inconsistent with Rembrandt's known technique. Some scholars, including Dr. Jonathan Bikker, have proposed Drost as a possible author or collaborator.