Artwork
Jan Lutma, Goldsmith
Jan Lutma, Goldsmith is a print by the Baroque artist Rembrandt. It dates from 1656 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Jan Lutma, Goldsmith is a print by Rembrandt van Rijn, created in 1656. It is a portrait of an older man and is now held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts an elderly man with a long beard, seated in a chair, wearing a heavy coat and dark hat, with a cane by his side. The subject's identity is tied to his profession as a goldsmith, as indicated by the title.
Technique & Style
The print is characterized by its use of chiaroscuro, with strong contrasts between light and dark. Shading creates a three-dimensional effect, with the subject's face and hands emerging from the darkness. The lighting is concentrated on the forehead and hands, producing deep shadows elsewhere.
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.
