English Explanatory Dictionary

Rembrandt lighting

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A form of lighting used in studio portrait photography and cinematography, characterized by an illuminated triangle (the "Rembrandt patch") under the eye of the subject on the less illuminated side of the face.

Word forms

Rembrandt lighting

Etymology

Named in allusion to the artistic style of Rembrandt; attributed to filmmaker Cecil B. DeMille.

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