Portrait of a Man Holding Gloves
In style and execution this portrait of a dignified older gentleman is consistent with Rembrandt's work of about 1645–50. The picture's apparent quality has been diminished by abrasion in the face; the jawline is retouched and the hand reconstructed. The eyes, mouth, and textures of skin and hair remain typical of Rembrandt.
Artwork Details
- Title: Portrait of a Man Holding Gloves
- Artist: Rembrandt (Rembrandt van Rijn) (Dutch, Leiden 1606–1669 Amsterdam)
- Date: 1648
- Medium: Oil on wood
- Dimensions: 31 3/4 x 26 1/2 in. (80.6 x 67.3 cm)
- Classification: Paintings
- Credit Line: Bequest of Benjamin Altman, 1913
- Object Number: 14.40.620
- Curatorial Department: European Paintings
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