Portrait of Nicolaes Ruts 1631

Rembrandt van Rijn's "Portrait of Nicolaes Ruts" (1631) is a masterful example of Dutch Golden Age portraiture. The painting showcases Rembrandt's signature use of chiaroscuro, creating dramatic contrasts of light and shadow that highlight the sitter's features and convey his personality. Ruts, a wealthy Amsterdam merchant, is depicted with a stern yet dignified expression, his fur-trimmed coat and elaborate collar reflecting his social status. The painting is currently housed at the Frick Collection in New York City.