Rembrandt van Rijn, Self-portrait in a Fur Cap (1630). Courtesy of the Collection of Charlotte Meyer.
Earlier this month, a remarkable trove of Rembrandt van Rijn’s prints resurfaced in the Netherlands after nearly a century out of sight. A set of 35 rare etchings by the Dutch master, long forgotten in a family safe, has been brought back into public view and is now slated for exhibition.
The works were originally acquired in the early 20th century by the grandfather of collector Charlotte Meye. It wasn’t until the pandemic that Meyer decided to have the collection examined by specialists from the Rembrandt House Museum in Amsterdam. Experts were reportedly surprised by the exceptional condition and art historical significance of the prints once they were uncovered and assessed.
These rediscovered etchings include works spanning a broad range of Rembrandt’s graphic output — pieces less familiar to the general public than his iconic paintings but deeply central to his artistic legacy. After they were authenticated, plans were made for a dedicated exhibition at the Stedelijk Museum Zutphen titled “Rembrandt: From Dark to Light.” The show, opening on March 21 and running through June 14, 2026, will not only feature the 35 prints but also include additional works by Rembrandt’s predecessors, contemporaries, and followers drawn from Meyer’s wider collection and loans from nearby museums.