Artwork
A Bearded Man in a Cap
A Bearded Man in a Cap is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Rembrandt. It dates from 1657 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery.
About this work
Overview
A Bearded Man in a Cap is a 1657 oil painting by Rembrandt van Rijn, a prominent Dutch artist. The work is part of the Scottish National Gallery's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting is a portrait of a bearded man wearing a cap and dark clothing, set against a dark background. The subject's face is the primary focus, with detailed rendering of facial lines and beard texture.
Technique & Style
Rembrandt's use of chiaroscuro, a strong contrast between light and dark, creates a realistic and contemplative mood. The artist's expressive handling of light and shadow is characteristic of his work from this period.
Artist & collection
Artist
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (15 July 1606 – 4 October 1669), known mononymously as Rembrandt, was a Dutch Golden Age painter, printmaker, and draughtsman.
