Tronie of an Old Man c. 1630 - 1631

"Tronie of an Old Man" is a painting by Rembrandt van Rijn from circa 1630-1631. The painting is a “tronie”, a Dutch genre that depicts an expressive head study often with exaggerated features. It is notable for its chiaroscuro (strong contrast between light and dark), which highlights the subject's wrinkled face and piercing gaze. This dramatic use of light creates a sense of depth and realism, characteristic of Rembrandt's early style. Rembrandt's mastery of painting skin tones is also on display, giving the old man's face a lifelike quality.