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Head of Christ

Rembrandt

Head of Christ

Rembrandt
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Period

Baroque

Theme

Portrait

Medium

Oil on canvas

Current Location

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

The Story

Head of Christ by Rembrandt.

Mr.

and Mrs.

“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.