Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn (1606-1669)

Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn

Created:
Movement:
unknown
Baroque
key Notes:
Chiaroscuro, Intimate Portraiture
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Dimensions:
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Master
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story of the work:

"Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn (1606-1669)" is a self-portrait created by the artist in 1669, the year of his death, and is notable for its introspective quality and masterful use of light and shadow, characteristic of Rembrandt's late style. This work reflects the artist's exploration of identity and mortality, serving as a poignant testament to his legacy in the history of Western art.

Description of the work:

"Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn (1606-1669)" is a self-portrait that exemplifies the artist's mastery of chiaroscuro, utilizing dramatic contrasts of light and shadow to convey depth and texture. The composition features a direct gaze, with the subject's facial features rendered with meticulous detail, highlighting the interplay of light on the skin and the rich, dark background that enhances the figure's presence.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn (1606-1669)