Jan Cornelius Sylvius 1633

This etching by Rembrandt van Rijn, created in 1633, depicts Jan Cornelius Sylvius, a Dutch physician and professor of medicine at the University of Leiden. The portrait shows Sylvius in a contemplative pose, reading a book with his hands clasped together. Rembrandt's mastery of light and shadow, characteristic of his etchings, creates a sense of depth and realism in the subject's face. This artwork showcases Rembrandt's ability to capture the personality and intelligence of his sitters through detailed rendering and masterful use of light.