Old Man with a Gold Chain

Old Man with a Gold Chain depicts an elderly man in a voluminous black cloak and broad hat topped with a green feather, shown in a three-quarter view. A gold chain with a large pendant crosses his chest, catching the light against the dark fabric, while his pale, weathered face is illuminated against a subdued brown background. The painting shows Rembrandt’s use of dramatic chiaroscuro, warm earth tones, and finely rendered textures to convey presence and character.