Four Men Standing, Wearing Hats c. 1650

This drawing, created around 1650 by the renowned Dutch master Rembrandt van Rijn, depicts four men standing together. The men, all wearing hats, are rendered in a simple and expressive style, characteristic of Rembrandt’s later works. The loose, gestural lines of the drawing highlight the figures' interactions and the artist's ability to capture the human form with a few strokes. The drawing exemplifies Rembrandt’s masterful use of charcoal and his ability to convey depth and character through subtle shading and contrasts. This work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to Rembrandt’s enduring legacy and his ability to translate the fleeting moments of daily life onto paper.