Description
Man with a Steel Gorget presents a darkly dressed figure whose open hand seems to address the viewer. A broad black hat frames the face, while a small flash of light on the metal collar gives the portrait its distinctive accent.
Painted in the style of Rembrandt, the work builds its drama from a restrained palette of browns, blacks and warm flesh tones. The gold chain and softly lit hand guide the eye through the lower half, balancing the alert expression in Man with a Steel Gorget.
Learn about the printing process in our guide to giclée prints. Explore the Rembrandt print collection, or view Portrait of a Man with a Breastplate and Plumed Hat (style of rembrandt).
