The Story
Portrait of a Man ("The Auctioneer") by Rembrandt.
Bequest of Benjamin Altman, 1913.
“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
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Portrait of a Man ("The Auctioneer")
Rembrandt
Period
Baroque
Theme
Portrait
Medium
Oil on canvas
Current Location
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
The Story
Portrait of a Man ("The Auctioneer") by Rembrandt.
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.