Copy of Student at a Table by Candelight
1654
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Copy of Student at a Table by Candelight is a 1654 by Rembrandt, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a person sitting at a table by dim light. They’re hunched over, one hand resting on their face, the other on the table. A single candle glows in the background, casting soft shadows. The room looks small, with dark walls and a small window on the right. Rembrandt made this as a study for a bigger painting. The lighting is simple but dramatic—just a candle’s glow against deep darkness. Want to see more? Check out chiaroscuro—it’s the technique Rembrandt used here.
