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The Persian

Rembrandt van Rijn

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an elderly man standing with a walking stick in his right hand. He has a long beard, bushy hair, and wears a hat with a feather. He is dressed in elaborate clothing, including a fur-lined cloak and patterned garment. He wears detailed shoes and a medallion around his neck. The background is minimally sketched.

Artwork Details

Date
1632
Medium
etching
Dimensions
2370 × 3196 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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