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Clement de Jonghe, Printseller, by Rembrandt, 1651

Clement de Jonghe, Printseller

Rembrandt

1651

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Clement de Jonghe, Printseller is a 1651 by Rembrandt, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Rembrandt
When & what style?
1651 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting depicts a man sitting in a chair, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a long coat. He is holding a book in his right hand, and his left hand is resting on his lap. The background of the painting is a muted color, which helps to focus attention on the subject. The man's facial expression is serious, and his eyes seem to be looking directly at the viewer. The painting's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the subject's face and hands. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a dramatic effect, emphasizing the subject's features and creating a sense of tension. Look up more works by Rembrandt van Rijn.

About the artist

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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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