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Young man, seated on the ground with one leg extended
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
This study originated during one of Rembrandt’s lessons for his pupils. Rembrandt sketched the model from life directly on the copperplate, while his students also drew him on paper, each from a different angle. Afterwards, Rembrandt worked the plate anew, intensifying the shadows with the aid of a burin.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineJonge man, zittend op de grond met één been uitgestrekt. 1646. Rembrandt van Rijn. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
