Saint Peter in Penitence
1645
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows an older man standing with his hands clasped, looking down. He’s wrapped in a loose robe, and his posture feels tense. The lines around him are rough and busy—some look like feathers or wind, others like scattered leaves or notes jotted in the margins. The artist left the paper edge uneven, almost like they were working fast. The signature in the corner says "Rembrandt 1645," which matches the date in the facts. Check out etching to see how artists like Rembrandt used acid and needles to create these detailed prints.
