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This painting by Rembrandt van Rijn etching in 1646, depicting a nude man seated on the ground with one leg extended, viewed from behind. The work measures approximately 10 x 17 cm and demonstrates Rembrandt's mastery of the etching technique. Fine lines build up tone and texture, capturing the play of light across the figure's back.
Rembrandt produced numerous etchings throughout his career, and many survive in multiple impressions across major collections. This particular print exists at the Art Institute of Chicago, the Victoria and Albert Museum, Yale University Art Gallery, the Morgan Library, and the National Gallery of Art in Washington.
The composition shows Rembrandt's interest in studying the human form from unusual angles. Rather than an idealized classical pose, he chose a casual seated position that emphasizes the model's weight and presence. The print once bore a forged signature of Pieter de Hooch, a reminder of how sought-after Rembrandt's work became even during his lifetime.

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