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Three Heads of Women, One Asleep

Rembrandt van Rijn

National Gallery of Art

The image is a sketch showing three individuals, each depicted from the shoulders up. The upper left figure is in a profile position, facing left, with a hand resting on their cheek, and wearing a textured hat. The upper right individual is shown from a slightly angled front view, wearing a loose cap with a textured rim, which partially covers their forehead. Their facial features are soft, with noticeable cheeks. The lower figure is positioned in three-quarter view, wearing a cap as well, with closed eyes and a relaxed expression. Their attire appears to have a frilled collar. The background is plain, displaying the texture of the paper, with the artist's signature and the year "1657" written at the top.

Artwork Details

Date
1637
Medium
etching
Dimensions
3113 × 4313 px
Public Domain
Yes
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