The Leper ("Lazarus Klep") c. 1629

Rembrandt van Rijn's etching "The Leper" (c. 1629) depicts a figure, possibly Lazarus, with a limp, ragged cloak, and a head covered by a cloth, as he leans on a staff. The use of dense hatching and cross-hatching creates a sense of depth and texture, highlighting the figure's physical hardship. This artwork showcases Rembrandt's early mastery of etching and his ability to convey emotion through stark contrasts in light and shadow.