Three Oriental Figures (Jacob and Laban?) is a 1641 ink by Rembrandt, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows three men standing outside a large, open tent. The person on the left wears a tall, pointed hat and a patterned robe, while the other two have simpler turbans and loose clothing. One man holds a staff, and a small dog sits near his feet. The drawing looks hurried, with quick lines and shading that give it a scratchy, textured feel. The artist used ink and possibly a needle to create these marks. Next, check out the technique: etching.
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (15 July 1606 – 4 October 1669), known mononymously as Rembrandt, was a Dutch Golden Age painter, printmaker, and draughtsman.
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