Portret van schilder Rembrandt 1799

This 1799 engraving by Italian artist Giuseppe Longhi depicts the Dutch painter Rembrandt van Rijn. The print, titled "Portret van schilder Rembrandt", shows Rembrandt in a three-quarter view, with a soft and detailed rendering of his features and clothing. The use of dark tones and subtle contrasts in the engraving lends a somber and introspective quality to the work. The print serves as a historical record of Rembrandt, a revered figure in art history, and showcases Longhi's skills in capturing likeness and detail.