Head of Saint Matthew by Rembrandt. A moody oil study of an elderly man with a voluminous grey beard and dark cap, rendered with thick, expressive impasto against a deep black background.

Head of Saint Matthew

Rembrandt

1662 · Oil Paint, Panel

An atmospheric and deeply textured portrait study by Rembrandt, showcasing his legendary mastery of light and shadow.

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Where it works

A substantial, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — brings a composed sense of weight.

Often works in
Library · Study · Living Room
Placement
Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
Walls
Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Terracotta clay

About the piece

Created around 1661, this oil study by Rembrandt captures the weary, contemplative features of Saint Matthew. The work is celebrated for its vigorous brushwork and rich impasto, which give the sitter a powerful, tactile presence characteristic of the artist's late style.

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