Sheet of Studies with the Head of the Artist, a Beggar Man, and Woman and Child 1651

This etching, created in 1651 by Rembrandt van Rijn, is a study sheet with various subjects. The piece is primarily focused on a self-portrait of the artist, showing his signature expressive use of line and shading. The self-portrait is juxtaposed with sketches of other figures, including a beggar man and a woman with a child. The work demonstrates the artist's practice of working from life and exploring different figures in a single composition. These sketches demonstrate the mastery of Rembrandt's etching techniques, particularly in capturing the texture and form of human figures.