Studies from the nude: one man seated and another standing: with a woman and baby lightly etched in the background 1646

Rembrandt van Rijn's "Studies from the nude: one man seated and another standing: with a woman and baby lightly etched in the background" is a 1646 etching that showcases the artist's mastery of light and shadow. This work, held at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, features two nude male figures, one seated and the other standing, with a woman and a baby subtly rendered in the background. The etching, measuring 193mm x 125mm, exemplifies Rembrandt's interest in the human form and his exploration of the expressive possibilities of etching.