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Man with a Magnifying Glass

Man with a Magnifying Glass

The Met

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

Date: early 1660s

Department: European Paintings

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Oil on canvas

Dimensions: 36 x 29 1/4 in. (91.4 x 74.3 cm)

Credit Line: Bequest of Benjamin Altman, 1913

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Visual Summary

Brief Description

A man with a mustache and curly hair, wearing an ornate garment and gold chain

Detailed Description

A vertical painting depicts a man from the chest up, facing forward with a direct gaze. The background is uniformly dark brown or black, creating a stark contrast with the illuminated face and hands. The man has a pale complexion, prominent cheekbones, and dark eyes. He sports a dark mustache and a small patch of hair on his chin. His dark, curly hair frames his face, appearing somewhat disheveled. He wears a dark, possibly reddish-brown, ornate garment with textured details, resembling embroidery or brocade, visible on the shoulders and chest. A gold-colored chain or necklace is draped around his neck, resting on his chest. His right hand is visible in the lower right portion of the painting, holding a small, dark, circular object. The left arm and hand are mostly obscured by shadow, with only a hint of a sleeve visible. The lighting is dramatic, highlighting the face and hands while the rest of the figure and background are enveloped in deep shadows.

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Man with a Magnifying Glass by Rembrandt (Rembrandt van Rijn)

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