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Portrait of Marten Looten, 1632. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
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Portrait of Marten Looten, 1632. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Portrait of Marten Looten, 1632.
A prosperous Mennonite grain merchant, appears to be interrupted from reading a document, glancing up with his lips parted as if turning to address a visitor. Rembrandt positioned his arms and clothing (a beaver hat and black cloak, in the conservative Mennonite style) to enhance the impression of Looten's three-dimensional form
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This portrait, titled "Portrait of Marten Looten," was painted by the renowned Dutch artist Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn in 1632. The subject of the painting is Marten Looten, a successful Mennonite grain merchant from the Netherlands. Looten is depicted in the midst of reading a document, his gaze lifted as if he were about to engage in conversation with an unseen visitor. Rembrandt masterfully captured the three-dimensional quality of his subject, using deep shadows and chiaroscuro to enhance the texture and form of Looten's clothing. The merchant is dressed in the conservative Mennonite style, wearing a beaver hat and a black cloak. The use of black colour dominates the painting, reflecting the somber and modest nature of the Mennonite faith. The oil on wood painting, now housed at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), is a testament to the artistic brilliance of the Dutch Golden Age and offers a glimpse into the fashion and culture of 17th century Europe. The portrait invites us to contemplate the life of a prosperous merchant, suspended in time, and serves as a reminder of the rich artistic and historical heritage of the Netherlands.
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