Portrait of Cornelis Claeszoon Anslo and his wife Aaltje Schouten

Rembrandt's portrait shows a man in a dark fur-trimmed coat and broad hat standing beside a seated woman in a white cap and high collar, set in a dim interior. A table to the left holds a stack of books and a candelabrum, lit by a warm, directional light that highlights the textures of velvet, fur, and lace and casts deep shadows. The composition uses strong chiaroscuro and a restrained earthy palette, emphasizing a sober, dignified presence and the psychological interaction between the sitters.