It was nearly a decade ago when I first encountered the paintings of Rembrandt. They immediately appealed to me: I found his paintings lifelike and full of warmth. It's a small wonder that he's considered a master. In some of his paintings, Rembrandt showed solitary figures sitting or contemplating which left a strong impression on me. A case in point is his painting entitled "Philosopher in Meditation". It's, undoubtedly, one of my favourite paintings.
I must say that I am not comparing myself to the consummate genius that was Rembrandt. I am only alluding to the subconscious process which, I discovered, might have been active behind this picture.
This man was sitting in what seemed like his house or workplace. He was engrossed in his smartphone, oblivious to everything around him. The place and the lack of light in the background created a solemn mood that drew me in. His sombre figure against that dilapidated house was another thing that grabbed my attention.
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