Artwork
Jan Uytenbogaert
Jan Uytenbogaert is a print by the Baroque artist Rembrandt. It dates from 1639 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Jan Uytenbogaert is a 1639 print by Rembrandt van Rijn, now held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a seated man, likely Jan Uytenbogaert, surrounded by objects including a scale, book, and small statue, conveying an atmosphere of contemplation and study through his serious expression and the arrangement of his surroundings.
Technique & Style
Rembrandt's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth by contrasting light and dark areas, with light coming from the left side and illuminating the subject against a dark background.
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.
