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Portrait of Rembrandt, by Rembrandt, oil, 1660

Portrait of Rembrandt

Rembrandt

1660

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Gallery of Victoria

Dominant colour

Overview

Portrait of Rembrandt is a 1660 oil by Rembrandt, depicting Man, held at National Gallery of Victoria.

Who painted this?
Rembrandt
When & what style?
1660
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Victoria

About this work

The painting features a portrait of a man with curly hair, wearing a cap and a dark jacket. The subject's face is illuminated, while the background is dark. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and dimensionality. The subject's expression is introspective, with a hint of sadness in his eyes. The painting's color palette is muted, with earthy tones dominating the scene. The brushstrokes are visible, adding a sense of texture to the work. The painting is a self-portrait by Rembrandt, created in 1660. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.

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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