Man at a Desk, Wearing a Cross and Chain, Rembrandt van Rijn, 1641
etching, h 154mm × w 103mm More details
Standing before a writing desk, this man reflects on what he wishes to pen. He wears a sumptuous 16th-century costume with a costly cloak draped over his right shoulder. His face is executed with great refinement; however his identity is unknown. Rembrandt often portrayed his clients dressed à l’antique.
