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Jan Uytenbogaert, by Rembrandt, 1639

Jan Uytenbogaert

Rembrandt

1639

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Jan Uytenbogaert is a 1639 by Rembrandt, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Rembrandt
When & what style?
1639 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a man sitting at a desk, surrounded by various objects. He is wearing a fur-trimmed coat and a hat, and is holding a book in his left hand. On the desk, there are several items, including a scale, a book, and a small statue. The man is looking at the viewer with a serious expression. The background of the painting is dark, with a few hints of light coming from the left side. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of contemplation and study. The painting's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark, adds depth and volume to the scene.

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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