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Studies of the Head of Saskia and Others

Rembrandt van Rijn

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a sketch with several bust-length portraits. The central portrait features a person with curly hair and detailed facial features. Surrounding this figure are five other individuals in different poses: an elderly person, a veiled figure, and three other figures. The portraits showcase distinct facial expressions and features like wavy hair and softly rendered eyes. The background is plain, drawing attention to the sketched figures. The artist's signature is visible beneath the central portraits, dating the work to 1635.

Artwork Details

Date
1636
Medium
etching
Dimensions
3534 × 4182 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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