Artwork
Seated Old Man
Seated Old Man is a chalk drawing by the Baroque artist Rembrandt van Rijn. It dates from 1630 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:center left in red chalk: R / 1630
- Markings
- Marked:, NGA LJR (Lugt Supp.1932d); Wm.
About this work
Overview
Seated Old Man is a drawing by Rembrandt van Rijn, created in 1630 using red chalk on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts an elderly man seated with his hands on his knees, his face rendered with wrinkles and thinning, curly hair. The subject's features are defined by the interplay of light and shadow.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of red chalk on paper imbues the work with a warm tone. Loose yet confident lines and contrasting areas of light and dark create a sense of depth, shaping the subject's face and clothing.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, known mononymously as Rembrandt, was a Dutch Golden Age painter, printmaker, and draughtsman.
