1661
oil
canvas
From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich
Der Apostel Simon is a 1661 oil by Rembrandt, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at Kunsthaus Zürich.
The painting depicts a man with curly hair and a beard, wearing a brown robe over a white shirt. He is holding a book in his left hand and has his right hand resting on his lap. The man's face is turned slightly to the right, and his eyes are cast downward. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to highlight the subject's features. The overall mood of the painting is somber and contemplative. This painting is a great example of the use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth.
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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