Two African men
1661
oil
From the collection of Mauritshuis
1661
oil
From the collection of Mauritshuis
This painting shows two men with dark skin and short hair. They wear loose, draped clothing, and one man has his arm around the other's shoulder. The background is a solid, dark color. The men's faces are serious, and they seem to be looking at something outside the picture. The painting is done in dark colors, with some lighter shades on the men's clothing. This painting is a great example of Rembrandt's skill with chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth.
