Rembrandt Oil Paintings (MET)

 
Rembrandt is a renowned Dutch painter of the 17th century. He is known for his numerous portraits as well as various canvases based on religious and mythological themes, the number of which is vast. His technique is remarkable, using smooth layers of oil paint along with quick strokes and touches that leave behind visible brush marks. Particularly impressive is his depiction of the human skin, where the subtle blending of reds, yellows, and whites seamlessly flows with the brush strokes, creating beautiful skin textures that appear lifelike up close and exude warmth and vitality from a distance, thanks to dramatic and mysterious changes. Many scenes emerge from the deep, unique black backgrounds, illuminated by light. Rembrandt's influence was significant during his time, and it continued to have a profound impact on the history of oil painting in subsequent generations.
 
 
Woman with a Pink
Rembrandt van Rijn
Early 1660s
Oil on canvas
75 × 92 cm
Metropolitan Museum of Art Collection

 
 
Portrait of a Man
Workshop of Rembrandt
1658–62
Oil on canvas
86 × 109 cm
Metropolitan Museum of Art Collection

 
 
Self-Portrait
Rembrandt
1606–1669
Oil on canvas
17 × 22 cm
Metropolitan Museum of Art Collection