Description
Aristotle with a Bust of Homer brings a richly dressed thinker into a quiet encounter with an ancient poet’s likeness. Rembrandt van Rijn lights the philosopher’s face, pale sleeves and the hand resting on the marble head, while a gold chain gleams across his dark clothing.
The philosopher’s lowered gaze and still pose lend the scene a reflective mood. Books, a red-covered table and the softly illuminated bust create a setting in which material richness and the act of contemplation share the same intimate space.
Learn about the printing process in our guide to giclée prints. Explore the Rembrandt print collection, or view Portrait of Gerard de Lairesse.
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