Portrait of Coppenol (1658) by Rembrandt

Portrait of Coppenol - Rembrandt - 1658

Artwork Information

TitlePortrait of Coppenol
ArtistRembrandt
Date1658
Dimensions33 x 28 cm
Art MovementBaroque

About Portrait of Coppenol

The artwork entitled “Portrait of Coppenol” is a creation by the esteemed artist Rembrandt, dated to the year 1658. It is a piece that exemplifies the Baroque art movement and is characterized by dimensions of 33 x 28 cm. As a portrait, it renders the likeness and presence of its subject with the skill and emotive force characteristic of Rembrandt’s oeuvre.

The artwork captures a man gazing outward, his expression marked by an intense and direct engagement with the viewer. Rembrandt’s mastery of chiaroscuro is evident in the dynamic interplay of light and shadow that molds the subject’s face and clothing, a technique that enhances the three-dimensionality and psychological depth of the portrayal. The subject is depicted with a quill in his right hand and a sheet of paper in his left, suggesting his occupation or interest in writing or scholarship. The individual’s attire, comprising a dark, sober dress and a white collar, reflects the fashion of the period and indicates a status of respectability and gravity.

Rembrandt’s skillful handling of texture is also apparent in the subtle differentiation between the soft fabrics of the clothing and the crispness of the paper. Despite the relatively small scale of the portrait, the artist has successfully imbued the depiction of Coppenol with a monumental presence, a hallmark of his ability to convey the intrinsic dignity of his subjects.

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