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Portrait of Marten Looten, by Rembrandt, oil, 1632

Portrait of Marten Looten

Rembrandt

1632

oil

panel

From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Portrait of Marten Looten is a 1632 oil by Rembrandt, depicting Man, held at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Rembrandt
When & what style?
1632
Where can I see it?
Los Angeles County Museum of Art

About this work

This painting depicts a man dressed in black, with a white collar and a black hat. He is holding a piece of paper in his left hand, which appears to have writing on it. The background of the painting is dark, with the subject's face and clothing standing out against it. The man's expression is serious, and his eyes seem to be looking directly at the viewer. His clothing and hat suggest that he may be a wealthy or important person, although it's difficult to say for certain without more context. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this painting, 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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