The Story
Man with a Magnifying Glass by Rembrandt (Rembrandt van Rijn).
Bequest of Benjamin Altman, 1913.
“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
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Man with a Magnifying Glass
Rembrandt (Rembrandt van Rijn)
Period
Baroque
Theme
Portrait
Medium
Oil on canvas
Current Location
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
The Story
Man with a Magnifying Glass by Rembrandt (Rembrandt van Rijn).
Bequest of Benjamin Altman, 1913.
“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
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A restrained palette and sculptural lighting create a solemn geometry. The wooden crate and letter anchor the narrative with journalistic precision.