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REMBRANDT Harmenszoon van Rijn: The naughty boy

🖼 The naughty boy, c. 1635
Brown ink and wash, white body colour
106 × 143 cm
Berlin, Germany

A cherubic putto sits amid scattered objects, rendered in delicate etching with masterful light and shadow. The intimate domestic scene subverts classical ideals, showcasing Rembrandt's psychological depth and Dutch Golden Age fascination with everyday moments.

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