Sketch with two Studies of a Woman and one Study of a Man 1640 - 1645

This pen-and-ink drawing, created by the Dutch master Rembrandt van Rijn between 1640 and 1645, features three figures: two women and one man, executed with a loose and expressive style. The “Sketch with two Studies of a Woman and one Study of a Man” is a rapidly executed study of the human form and is characteristic of Rembrandt’s approach to drawing. The casual nature of the figures highlights Rembrandt’s focus on capturing the essence of his subjects rather than precise detail. This work, now part of the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst collection, exemplifies Rembrandt’s mastery of drawing and his ability to convey character and emotion through simple lines.