Red chalk sketch on pale paper: tall robed figures stand at center, a crowd gathers at left, and small figures sit on a ledge at lower right.

Red chalk study of standing figures and a crowd

A red chalk drawing on pale paper shows tall figures in long robes standing at center, with a crowd of onlookers gathered at left and a low ledge with small figures at lower right. Loose hatching and quick outlines suggest a rapid study of gestures and groupings, with a short numeral visible near the central figures' base.

Artist: Rembrandt
Date: 1630
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Size: 750 × 1032 px

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Public domain · Rembrandt died 1669 and the work dates by 1630; public domain in the US and life+70 countries.
Rights checked 2026-11-05 · tier B · as stated by the source: Public domain

Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): Rembrandt, via Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

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