Portrait of Rembrandt with Gorget
1750
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This painting shows a man with light brown hair and a serious face. He’s wearing a dark collar with a white lace trim. The background is plain and dark, so the focus stays on his expression. The man’s face is lit from the side, making his cheekbones and forehead stand out. This kind of lighting is called *chiaroscuro*—it’s all about shadows and light. If you like this style, look up chiaroscuro next.
