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A Young Man with a Chain, c. 1629 or 1632. Creator: Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch, 1606-1669); Studio
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A Young Man with a Chain, c. 1629 or 1632. Creator: Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch, 1606-1669); Studio
A Young Man with a Chain, c. 1629 or 1632. This painting is an example of a tronie, a Dutch word meaning " head" or " facial expression." Tronies were not intended to be identifiable portraits, but artistic investigations of facial appearance and fanciful costume. Particularly in the years around 1630, Rembrandt used this popular format to explore different lighting effects and facial expressions. Here, the strong contrast of light and shade shapes the contours of the young mans face; unusual accessories such as the striped scarf and glittering pendant on a jeweled chain add an exotic touch. Although this painting bears Rembrandts monogram, the authorship is not certain. Some scholars have attributed it to Isaac de Joudreville (1613-1648), a pupil and associate of Rembrandt who painted comparable tronies in a similarly smooth and elegant style
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This print showcases "A Young Man with a Chain" an intriguing painting created by the renowned Dutch artist Rembrandt van Rijn in either 1629 or 1632. This artwork falls under the category of a tronie, which is a Dutch term referring to the depiction of a head or facial expression. Tronies were not meant to be identifiable portraits but rather served as artistic explorations of facial appearance and imaginative costumes. During the early 1630s, Rembrandt extensively utilized this popular format to experiment with various lighting effects and capture diverse facial expressions. In this particular piece, we witness how the interplay between light and shadow beautifully contours the young man's face. Adding an exotic touch are his unusual accessories: a striped scarf and a dazzling pendant hanging from a jeweled chain. Although this painting bears Rembrandt's monogram, its authorship remains uncertain. Some scholars have attributed it to Isaac de Joudreville, who was both a student and associate of Rembrandt. De Joudreville painted similar tronies in an equally smooth and elegant style. Preserved at The Cleveland Museum of Art, this oil-on-wood masterpiece exemplifies baroque art from seventeenth-century Netherlands. Its inclusion in Heritage Art/Heritage Images' collection allows us to appreciate and admire the rich heritage left behind by one of history's greatest artists – Rembrandt van Rijn.
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