Title: Lady in a Head-dress

Artist: After Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn (1606–1669)

Medium: Oil on panel

Dimensions: 21 x 16 cm (8 x 6.25 in)

Condition Report: Overall good condition

Description: This exquisite portrait, inspired by the style of Rembrandt, features a lady in profile, adorned in a traditional head-dress. The painting is rendered with the artist’s signature chiaroscuro technique, creating a striking contrast of light and shadow that enhances the subject’s depth and presence. Despite the small size of the panel, the work displays an impressive level of detail and mastery, capturing the warmth of Rembrandt's palette and his focus on realistic textures and expressions. The subdued colors and meticulous lighting imbue the portrait with a timeless and contemplative quality.

About the Artist: Rembrandt van Rijn was a Dutch Baroque painter and printmaker, renowned for his storytelling prowess and his ability to depict human emotion with profound realism. Known as a master of light and shadow, Rembrandt’s works often explore the depths of human experience through rich chiaroscuro effects and an unflinching dedication to realism. His work spanned portraits, self-portraits, landscapes, and scenes from the Bible, and he remains one of the most celebrated figures in Western art history.