Man Pulling a Rope 1628

This 1628 drawing by Rembrandt van Rijn is a study of a single male figure pulling on a rope. Executed in brown ink, it is a study of the human form and movement. It is a typical example of Rembrandt's early work, which is characterized by its expressive use of line and its emphasis on the physicality of the human body. Rembrandt's sketches are considered important works, used as practice for larger paintings.