Portrait of Maerten Soolmans

Maarten Soolmans is depicted in a three-quarter view set against a dark, nearly black background within an oval format. His face is softly lit with warm flesh tones and rosy cheeks, while a large white lace collar dominates the lower portion of the composition, creating a strong contrast with his dark clothing. The painting exemplifies Rembrandt's Baroque approach with dramatic chiaroscuro, a restrained palette of browns and ochres, and careful, painterly brushwork that emphasizes character over meticulous detail.