Portrait of a Bearded Man in a Wide Brimmed Hat 1633

Rembrandt van Rijn's "Portrait of a Bearded Man in a Wide Brimmed Hat" (1633) is an oil-on-canvas portrait, showing a man with a dark beard, wearing a wide-brimmed black hat and a large, white ruff collar. This piece exemplifies Rembrandt's skill in capturing the individual character and mood of his subjects, giving the viewer a glimpse into the man's personality and social status. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique of strong contrasts between light and dark, creates a sense of depth and drama, typical of Rembrandt's works. This painting can be viewed at the Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena, California.