‘Tronie’ of a Man with a Feathered Beret by Rembrandt van Rijn

‘Tronie’ of a Man with a Feathered Beret c. 1635 - 1640

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Rembrandt van Rijn’s "Tronie" of a Man with a Feathered Beret, painted circa 1635-1640, exemplifies the artist's mastery of chiaroscuro, or the dramatic use of light and shadow. The subject's face is illuminated with a strong light source, highlighting the texture of his skin and the details of his attire, including his elaborate feathered beret. The painting is a "tronie," a genre popular in Dutch Golden Age art, depicting expressive faces rather than portraits of specific individuals.