The image shows a man seated on the right side. He is positioned in a chair, holding a large sheet of paper or canvas with one hand, while the other hand supports part of it. The man has a thoughtful expression, an elongated face, prominent eyes, and a mustache. He has shoulder-length, slightly wavy hair and wears a detailed, patterned garment with a collar and string ties. In the room, there is a small statue on the table next to an open book, and a skull is visible at the edge of the table. The background features an illuminated painting or religious icon on the wall, and a window on the right side reveals foliage outside. The space is dimly lit, with shadows cast by the objects on the tabletop.
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The image shows a man seated on the right side. He is positioned in a chair, holding a large sheet of paper or canvas with one hand, while the other hand supports part of it. The man has a thoughtful expression, an elongated face, prominent eyes, and a mustache. He has shoulder-length, slightly wavy hair and wears a detailed, patterned garment with a collar and string ties. In the room, there is a small statue on the table next to an open book, and a skull is visible at the edge of the table. The background features an illuminated painting or religious icon on the wall, and a window on the right side reveals foliage outside. The space is dimly lit, with shadows cast by the objects on the tabletop.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Abraham Francen

Rembrandt van Rijn

Date
c. 1657
Medium
etching, drypoint and burin
Classification
Print
Accession number
1956.8.4
Credit line
Gift of Herbert and Claiborne Pell
Time span
1651 to 1700
Department
CG-E

Subjects and terms

  • Dutch
  • Seated figure
  • Crucifixion
  • Window
  • Book
  • Skull

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