A Scholar in His Study (Faust)
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A Scholar in His Study (Faust)

TitleA Scholar in His Study (Faust)
ArtistRembrandt van Rijn Dutch, 1606-1669
Datec. 1652 17th century
MediumEtching, drypoint and engraving on white laid paper
Classificationetching
OriginHolland Holland
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGift of Stanley Field
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“A Scholar in His Study (Faust)” is a work by Rembrandt van Rijn Dutch, 1606-1669, dated c. 1652. It is executed in etching, drypoint and engraving on white laid paper and classified as etching. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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