Artwork
Man with a Hat. (Portrait of Rembrandt's Father)
Man with a Hat. (Portrait of Rembrandt's Father) is an unspecified painting by the Baroque artist Unknown. It dates from 1629 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. The work, titled Man with a Hat, is a portrait executed in 1629.
About this work
Overview
The work, titled Man with a Hat, is a portrait executed in 1629. It depicts an older gentleman, identified as the artist’s father, and is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The sitter is shown wearing a dark hat and a substantial fur collar, his face illuminated from one side. The chiaroscuro lighting emphasizes the contrast between the warm, sunlit cheek and the shadowed side, drawing attention to his expression and age.
Technique & Style
Rendered with a plain, dark background, the painting relies on strong tonal contrasts to model the figure. The fur collar is painted with thick, textured brushwork that suggests the tactile quality of real fur, while the overall composition reflects the early Baroque interest in dramatic light.
History & Provenance
Created in the early seventeenth century, the portrait entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings at an unspecified date. Its provenance traces back to the artist’s family, linking the work directly to the painter’s personal circle.
Artist & collection
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