Lieven Willemsz van Coppenol: lastra piccola

Rembrandt van Rijn, circa 1658

The image depicts two individuals captured from the waist up. The central figure is seated at a desk, turned slightly toward the viewer with papers in front of him, and he is using a quill in his right hand. This individual has a round face with a mustache and short, straight hair, and a small cap rests on his head. He wears a dark garment with a lighter inner shirt and prominent buttons. To his right stands a younger person with a curious expression, looking toward the seated figure. The child has longer hair and wears a dark top with a white collar. Surrounding the two figures is an interior setting featuring a window to the man's left, through which light filters, casting shadows. A candle and a drafting square are visible on the desk. On the wall behind them is artwork or religious imagery and architectural details, lending a sense of depth and ambiance to the space.
Artista
Rembrandt van Rijn
Datazione
circa 1658
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
Acquaforte, puntasecca e bulino
Dimensioni
26,5 × 18,7 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The image depicts two individuals captured from the waist up. The central figure is seated at a desk, turned slightly toward the viewer with papers in front of him, and he is using a quill in his right hand. This individual has a round face with a mustache and short, straight hair, and a small cap rests on his head. He wears a dark garment with a lighter inner shirt and prominent buttons. To his right stands a younger person with a curious expression, looking toward the seated figure. The child has longer hair and wears a dark top with a white collar. Surrounding the two figures is an interior setting featuring a window to the man's left, through which light filters, casting shadows. A candle and a drafting square are visible on the desk. On the wall behind them is artwork or religious imagery and architectural details, lending a sense of depth and ambiance to the space.

Rembrandt van Rijn