Artwork
Jan Uytenbogaert, Preacher of the Remonstrants
Jan Uytenbogaert, Preacher of the Remonstrants is a print by the Baroque artist Rembrandt. It dates from 1635 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Jan Uytenbogaert, Preacher of the Remonstrants is a 1635 print by Rembrandt van Rijn, held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a serious man in his 50s, likely a preacher, given the Latin text indicating his importance. He is shown with a stack of papers and an open book, suggesting a scholarly or clerical role.
Technique & Style
The print features dramatic chiaroscuro, with strong contrasts between light and dark. The subject's fur collar glows, while his face is partially shadowed, creating a sense of depth and focus.
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.
