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Jan Six

Rembrandt van Rijn

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person sitting by a windowsill, holding a document and looking slightly to the right. The person has their eyes slightly closed and appears calm. They are wearing 17th-century attire, including a doublet, wide collar, and knee-length breeches. The background includes heavy drapery curtains around the window, daylight filtering through, and a table with a hat and sword. The room has textured walls, a table, and a chair with a flat surface.

Artwork Details

Date
1647
Medium
etching, drypoint, and engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3550 × 4450 px
Public Domain
Yes
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