A Study for The Great Jewish Bride 1635

Rembrandt van Rijn's "A Study for The Great Jewish Bride" is a 1635 preparatory drawing for his renowned painting of the same name. Executed in brown ink, it depicts a woman in a seated pose, her figure partially obscured by the intricate lines and shading characteristic of Rembrandt's style. This quick sketch, now housed in the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm, reveals the artist's dynamic approach to composition, his emphasis on light and shadow, and his unique ability to capture the essence of his subject through gestural strokes.