Cornelis Claesz Anslo

Rembrandt van Rijn

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an upper body portrait of a seated person at a table. The individual is leaning forward with arms resting on the surface. They have a full beard, mustache, prominent nose, and deep-set eyes. Their hair is covered by a wide-brimmed hat. The person wears a garment with fur trim and a large collar. Several large, open books are on the table, and they hold a quill pen in one hand, potentially writing or referencing the pages. The background is a textured plain wall, and the scene appears to be drawn or etched onto a flat surface.