Artwork
Samuel Manasseh Ben Israel
Samuel Manasseh Ben Israel is a print by the Baroque artist Rembrandt. It dates from 1636 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
This sketch shows a bearded man in a wide-brimmed hat and a ruffled collar.
This sketch shows a bearded man in a wide-brimmed hat and a ruffled collar. His face is serious, with deep shadows under his eyes and along his beard. The drawing is mostly black and white, with quick, rough lines.
The artist focused on the man’s wrinkles and the texture of his clothes. This was made in 1636 by Rembrandt, who often drew portraits like this.
Look up chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create drama in art.
Overview
This 1636 print by Rembrandt van Rijn is titled 'Samuel Manasseh Ben Israel' and is held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a bearded man wearing a wide-brimmed hat and ruffled collar, with a serious expression and deep shadows accentuating his facial features.
Technique & Style
Rembrandt's use of chiaroscuro creates a dramatic effect through the contrast of light and shadow, while his attention to detail captures the subject's wrinkles and clothing texture.
Context
Rembrandt frequently created portrait drawings, and this work is an example of his skill in capturing the likeness and character of his subjects.
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.
