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Aristotle with a Bust of Homer

Aristotle with a Bust of Homer

The Met

Artist: Rembrandt (Rembrandt van Rijn)(Dutch, Leiden 1606–1669 Amsterdam)

Date: 1653

Department: European Paintings

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Oil on canvas

Dimensions: 56 1/2 x 53 3/4 in. (143.5 x 136.5 cm)

Credit Line: Purchase, special contributions and funds given or bequeathed by friends of the Museum, 1961

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Brief Description

A bearded man in a wide-brimmed hat and elaborate robes touches a sculpted bust

Detailed Description

The dark, vertical image depicts a man in elaborate attire standing next to a sculpted bust in a dimly lit interior. The man, positioned slightly right of center, faces left with his head tilted downwards, looking at the bust. He has a long, dark beard and long, dark hair visible beneath a wide-brimmed, dark hat with a decorative band. He wears a dark tunic or vest, over which is a voluminous white or cream-colored robe with wide, gathered sleeves. The robe is adorned with gold-colored trim and a heavy, ornate gold-colored chain draped diagonally across his chest from his right shoulder to his left hip. A small, dark brooch is visible on his right shoulder. His right hand rests gently on the head of a light-colored, classical-style bust, which is placed on a reddish-brown surface to his left. The bust depicts a man with short, curly hair and a beard, facing right in profile. The background is predominantly dark brown, almost black, with a faint suggestion of architectural elements or shelves on the far left, partially illuminated. The light source appears to come from the upper left, highlighting the man's face, the bust, and parts of his elaborate clothing.

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Aristotle with a Bust of Homer by Rembrandt (Rembrandt van Rijn)

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