23 survive today. The exact sources for the drawings are not known. Whether these were commissioned or meant for personal use is not verifiable either. Style and technique Rembrandt's drawings were not strict imitations of Mughal works. Although Indian miniatures were executed in rich colours, Rembrandt's drawings take a more restrained approach, focusing more on the shape of the figures and their "exotic" facial features and attire. He also introduced perspective and shading, elements not found in Mughal miniatures. Unlike the miniatures, which were often in profile, the drawings convey a sense of movement and make apparent the distribution of body weight. While most of the drawings depict Indian royalty or noblemen, a few represent the common people or women. All drawings are made on 'Asian paper', which was then imported by the Dutch East India Company and highly prized. Rembrandt's use of expensive paper has been interpreted as him holding the subject matter in high regard. List of 23 extant drawings Notes The information on the extant drawings are sourced from the exhibition catalogue of Rembrandt and the Inspiration of India, J. Paul Getty Museum. Bibliography Rembrandt Drawings by Rembrandt Mughal art