Sheet of Studies: Self-Portrait, a Beggar Couple, etc.

Rembrandt van Rijn

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a black and white sketch on a rectangular piece of paper with a rough texture. The paper's surface is light gray with darker gray shading and speckles throughout. The top half of the paper features a detailed sketch of a person's head and shoulders. The person has curly hair, a hat, and a neutral expression. The bottom half contains several smaller, less detailed sketches. On the left, a person's head and leg are drawn. In the center, a jumbled sketch appears to show a person reclining on a surface. On the right, a small sketch of a face is present. The sketches are done in dark gray pencil or charcoal, with some areas appearing more heavily shaded than others. The edges of the paper are rough and slightly worn.