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Head of Christ by Rembrandt

Head of Christ

Head of Christ

The Met

Artist: Rembrandt(Dutch, 1650s)

Department: European Paintings

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Oil on canvas

Dimensions: 16 3/4 x 13 1/2 in. (42.5 x 34.3 cm); with added strips 18 5/8 x 14 5/8 in. (47.3 x 37.1 cm)

Credit Line: Mr. and Mrs. Isaac D. Fletcher Collection, Bequest of Isaac D. Fletcher, 1917

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Visual Summary

Brief Description

Close-up portrait of a man with long dark hair and a beard, head tilted downwards

Detailed Description

A head-and-shoulders portrait shows a man against a dark, indistinct background. The man's head is slightly tilted downwards and to his right, with his gaze directed towards the lower right of the frame. He has fair skin, a prominent nose, and full lips. His long, dark brown hair falls over his shoulders, partially obscuring his left ear. A thick, dark brown beard covers his chin and jawline, connecting to his hair. Light from the upper left illuminates the man's face, casting subtle shadows under his brow, nose, and chin. He wears a reddish-brown garment with a lighter, possibly golden-brown, collar or trim visible around his neck and right shoulder. The background is a deep, mottled brown. Visible brushstrokes, particularly in the hair and background, create a textured surface.

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