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The Third Oriental Head

Rembrandt van Rijn and Studio of Rembrandt van Rijn after Jan Lievens

National Gallery of Art

The image is an etching portraying the upper body of a person in profile, facing right. The person is seated and wrapped in rich fabrics. They wear a detailed turban with a feather. The face is partially hidden by fabric folds. The clothing is ornate. The background is minimal with some lines and scribbles. In the upper left corner, there is a signature that reads "Rembrandt f. 1635".

Artwork Details

Date
1635
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3566 × 4204 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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