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REMBRANDT Harmenszoon van Rijn: Faust

🖼 Faust, c. 1652
Etching with drypoint and burin, third state of four
209 × 161 cm
Haarlem, Netherlands

A dramatic etching captures Faust in his study, surrounded by arcane symbols and glowing light, rendered with masterful chiaroscuro and intricate line work. The print exemplifies Rembrandt's fascination with human ambition and the supernatural, making the alchemist's moment of revelation visually unforgettable.

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