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Sick Woman with a Large White Headdress (Saskia)

Rembrandt van Rijn

National Gallery of Art

The image is a sketch of a person, showing the upper body and head. The person is facing slightly to the right, with their head turned towards the viewer. The facial features are detailed, with prominent eyes and an expressive face. The person has short hair covered by a hood or shawl. The clothing is loose and drawn with light lines. There are no visible jewelry or objects being held. The background is plain with cross-hatched lines for shading.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1641/1642
Medium
etching, with touches of drypoint
Dimensions
3034 × 3662 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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