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