Who painted Old Man in Meditation, Leaning on a Book?

Old Man in Meditation, Leaning on a Book was painted by Rembrandt in 1645.

Where can I see Old Man in Meditation, Leaning on a Book?

Old Man in Meditation, Leaning on a Book is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Old Man in Meditation, Leaning on a Book?

Old Man in Meditation, Leaning on a Book is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Old Man in Meditation, Leaning on a Book

Rembrandt , 1645

Old Man in Meditation, Leaning on a Book is an ink print by the Baroque artist Rembrandt. It dates from 1645 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Old Man in Meditation, Leaning on a Book is an etching and drypoint print created by Rembrandt van Rijn around 1645.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts an elderly man resting on a book, his face softly illuminated by a single light source, conveying a sense of contemplation.

Technique & Style

Rembrandt employed drypoint technique, scratching lines into the metal plate to achieve rich, velvety shadows, creating a quiet yet introspective atmosphere.

Artist & collection

Artist

Rembrandt

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (15 July 1606 – 4 October 1669), known mononymously as Rembrandt, was a Dutch Golden Age painter, printmaker, and draughtsman.