“You’re looking at a human being instead of an image of a person” – art dealer on how he made a spectacular Rembrandt discovery

When art dealer Jan Six viewed a portrait at Christie’s catalogued as ‘circle of Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn (1606-1669)’ in 2016, he was convinced it was by the hand of the master. Two years on, it has now gone on view in Amsterdam with its attribution fully confirmed by scholars.

The 3ft 4in x 2ft 5in (1.01m x 74cm) oil on canvas was offered at an Old Master day sale at Christie…

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