Young Scholar in His Study. Melancholy 1630

"Young Scholar in His Study. Melancholy", painted in 1630 by Dutch artist Pieter Codde, depicts a young man seated in a study, resting his head on his hand, seemingly lost in thought. The painting captures a moment of introspection and the quiet contemplation of a scholar, reflecting the popular genre of "tronie" portraits of the period. The artist's use of light and shadow adds depth and dimension to the scene, highlighting the subject's pensive expression.