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Dark etched interior: a seated man holds a sheet by a window, with a skull and open book on a table and a crucifixion triptych on the wall behind.

Abraham Francen, etching by Rembrandt

A seated man in a dark interior holds a large open sheet beside a bright window, while a skull and an open book rest on the table before him. Behind them, a small triptych with a crucifixion hangs on the wall, and soft etched light falls across the quiet room.

Artist
Rembrandt
Date
1657
Medium
Source
Wikimedia Commons / Wikidata
Size
3840 × 3013 px
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Public domain · Rembrandt died 1669 and the work dates by 1657; public domain in the US and life+70 countries.
Rights checked 2026-11-05 · tier B · as stated by the source: CC0

Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): Rembrandt, via Wikimedia Commons (CC0)

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