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Bust of a Man in a Turban, by Rembrandt, oil, 1629

Bust of a Man in a Turban

Rembrandt

1629

oil

panel

From the collection of Philadelphia Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Bust of a Man in a Turban is a 1629 oil by Rembrandt, held at Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Rembrandt
When & what style?
1629
Where can I see it?
Philadelphia Museum of Art

About this work

This painting is a portrait of a man wearing a turban, rendered in oil paint. The subject is depicted from the chest up, facing left with a neutral expression. His turban is intricately detailed, featuring a pattern of lines and dots. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to accentuate the subject's features. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, as if the subject is lost in thought. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up Rembrandt.

About the artist

Portrait of Rembrandt
Artist

Rembrandt

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (15 July 1606 – 4 October 1669), known mononymously as Rembrandt, was a Dutch Golden Age painter, printmaker, and draughtsman.

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