Man in Oriental Costume ("The Noble Slav" or "Man in a Turban")

An elderly man is depicted in an elaborate oriental costume, wearing a large white turban with a dark tassel and a gold-brocade cloak over a pale scarf. The sitter is presented in a three-quarter pose against a dark, neutral background, with light falling from the left to model the face and the textures of fur, velvet, and metal ornament, producing a strong, quiet chiaroscuro. The work exhibits Rembrandt's mature portrait style with warm earth tones, meticulous rendering of fabrics and skin, and a restrained, introspective mood.