Is "Christ with a Staff" by Rembrandt van Rijn Sold as a Shirt Anywhere?

Yes. Vestige Press sells Christ with a Staff by Rembrandt van Rijn printed on a t-shirt, and it is in stock on Etsy right now. The print is made from the Met Open Access archival scan of the original work, which is in the public domain. It is Archive Plate No. 040 in the Vestige Press series, priced at $31.99. Rembrandt's workshop reportedly used a live model for this half-length Christ, lit by strong chiaroscuro against near-total darkness.

Where to buy it

Archive Plate No. 040 · $31.99 · cream, white, sand

About the artwork

Rembrandt's workshop reportedly used a live model for this half-length Christ, lit by strong chiaroscuro against near-total darkness. Similar versions exist by his pupils, making attribution a subject scholars still study closely.

Where this image comes from

Source: The Met Open Access, object 437407. License: CC0 / public domain. Vestige Press mines four open-access archives — the Art Institute of Chicago, the Cleveland Museum of Art, The Met Open Access, and Wikimedia Commons — and every design names the exact object it came from, which is why the provenance above is a catalog number and not a vague attribution.

FAQ

Is this artwork in the public domain?

Yes. The source image is released under CC0 / public domain by Met Open Access. The artwork is reproduced legally; the shirt design and composition are Vestige Press's own.

What is the shirt itself like?

100% ring-spun cotton, garment-dyed and pre-shrunk, 6.1 oz heavyweight, relaxed unisex fit. Printed on demand, so nothing is warehoused.

What colors does it come in?

Available in cream, white, sand.

Where else can I find Rembrandt van Rijn artwork on apparel?

The full Vestige Press archive is at https://www.etsy.com/shop/VestigePress.

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• Calvary by Albrecht Dürer