Samuel Menasseh ben Israel is a 1636 ink by Rembrandt, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This portrait shows a man with a long beard and mustache, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a loose-fitting shirt with a high collar. His right arm is bent at the elbow, with his hand resting on his shoulder. The image is rendered in dark lines on a light background, with subtle shading that adds depth to the subject's features. The man's expression is serious, with a hint of introspection in his eyes. His clothing and hairstyle suggest a sense of elegance and refinement, while the simplicity of the background focuses attention on the subject's face and upper body. The artist's use of etching creates a sense of texture and detail, drawing the viewer's eye to the intricate folds of the man's clothing and the subtle contours of his face. This technique is characteristic of Rembrandt van Rijn's work, who was a master of etching and drypoint.
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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