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Rembrandt van Rijn - Portrait of Titus 1653

Portrait of Titus 1653
64x55cm oil/canvas
Norton Simon Museum, Pasadena, CA, US
The image is only being used for informational and educational purposes

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From Norton Simon Museum, Pasadena:
In its unfinished state, this exceptional picture offers invaluable insight into Rembrandt's working method. Over the rich, dark ground, the body and costume have been indicated merely with a few broad, sure brushstrokes. The collar, hair and head have been developed further, with layers of scumbles and glazes, while the face, particularly the eyes, has been fully modeled and highly finished. The child's face, bathed in an even, frontal light, radiates from the velvety darkness of the background. This unusually straightforward presentation reflects and enhances the engaging charm and openness of the ingenuous child, who eagerly presents himself to the viewer.