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Study Head of an Old Man by Rembrandt

Study Head of an Old Man

Study Head of an Old Man

The Met

Artist: Rembrandt(Dutch, mid- to late 1630s)

Department: European Paintings

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Oil on wood

Dimensions: 8 1/4 x 6 7/8 in. (21 x 17.5 cm)

Credit Line: Bequest of Lillian S. Timken, 1959

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Brief Description

Close-up portrait of an older man with a long white beard and a dark cap

Detailed Description

A head-and-shoulders portrait depicts an older man against a dark, featureless background. The man's head is turned slightly to his left and tilted downwards, with his gaze directed out of frame. His skin is rendered with visible brushstrokes, showing a pale complexion with pinkish tones on his forehead, nose, and cheeks, and deep wrinkles across his brow and around his eyes. He has a prominent nose and a full, long, white or light gray beard that covers his chin and extends down to his chest. Curly, light gray hair is visible around his ears and temples. He wears a dark, reddish-brown cap or beret on his head. His shoulders are draped in a dark, reddish-brown garment, possibly a cloak, with some folds visible on the left side. The lighting appears to originate from the upper left, illuminating the left side of his face, forehead, and the upper part of his beard, creating strong shadows on the right side of his face and body.

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