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Saint Peter in Penitence

Rembrandt van Rijn

National Gallery of Art

The image is a sketch that shows a man in profile, kneeling on one knee. His head is turned to the side, displaying his face with a round nose and a full beard. He has short, tousled hair and is wearing flowing robes. His left hand rests on a staff, and in his right hand, he holds an open book. The background consists of sketch-like marks that suggest a textured or natural setting. The signature of the artist and the date "1625" are visible at the bottom right corner.

Artwork Details

Date
1645
Medium
etching
Dimensions
3509 × 3984 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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