February 7–May 17, 2026 | Fifth Third Gallery
The innovation, creativity, and influence of Rembrandt (Dutch, 1606–1669) are evident not only in his paintings but also in the more than 300 etchings he made during his career. At a time when most saw etching primarily as a vehicle to reproduce famous works of art, Rembrandt utilized the medium to create groundbreaking compositions. Filled with delicate lines and velvety shadows, his etchings often achieve the psychological intensity of his oil paintings. Nearly fifty works in Rembrandt: Masterpieces in Black and White present the depth and breadth of Rembrandt’s etching subjects, including portraits, self-portraits, scenes from daily life, landscapes, narrative scenes, and still lifes. A select group of etchings by Rembrandt’s contemporaries, as well as later admirers including James McNeill Whistler and Pablo Picasso, demonstrate the Dutch master’s enduring influence. Organized by the American Federation of Arts, this exhibition shares rarely seen etchings collected by the Rembrandt House Museum, the artist’s former home and studio in Amsterdam.
Please note: Due to the popularity of Rembrandt: Masterpieces in Black and White, there may be a short wait to enter the exhibition galleries. We appreciate your understanding as we work to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable viewing experience for all visitors.
by Tamera Lenz Muente, Curator
The innovation, creativity, and virtuosity of Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch, 1606–1669) is evident not only in his paintings but also in the more than 300 etchings he made during his career. The Taft Museum of Art will be one of just four museums to present Rembrandt: Masterpieces in Black and White—Prints from the Rembrandt House Museum. This marks the first time in more than 25 years that the Rembrandt House Museum—the artist’s former home in Amsterdam—is sharing an exhibition of these rare and exquisite prints from its renowned collection with museums outside the Netherlands.
by Tamera Lenz Muente, Curator
Rembrandt’s fascination with the marbled cone shell (Conus marmoreus) shines through in a delicate, accurate—almost brooding—portrayal via the black-and-white medium of etching. Taft Museum of Art Curator, Tamera Lenz Muente, delves into the symbolism and history of these shells and their unique connection to Rembrandt and the Taft collection.
Expand your visit beyond the galleries to discover the museum’s wide array of events and programs, retreat in the beautiful downtown garden, find a Cincinnati keepsake in the Museum Shop, or expand your culinary palate in the Taft Café.
Rembrandt: Masterpieces in Black and White—Prints from the Rembrandt House Museum is organized by the American Federation of Arts and the Rembrandt House Museum, Amsterdam.
The exhibition is generously supported by Betsy Shack Barbanell and Monique Schoen Warshaw. Additional support has been provided by the Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation, IFPDA, and Dutch Culture USA, part of the Consulate General of the Netherlands in New York.
The H.B., E.W., and F.R. Luther Charitable Foundation, Fifth Third Bank, N.A., Trustee Kaplan Foundation
A Friend of the Taft
Thomas R. Schiff
Dudley S. Taft Lead Unitrust
Robert H. Reakirt Foundation Equities through PNC Charitable Trusts Grant Review Committee
Robert and Adele Schiff Family Foundation
Wodecroft Foundation
The Sutphin Family Foundation
Bailey Lamson Family Foundation
Bill and Carol Eckerle Endowment
Ellen and George Rieveschl Endowment
Warrington Exhibition Endowment
Chellgren Family Endowment
Sallie Robinson Wadsworth Endowment for Exhibitions
