Rembrandt lighting is defined by a triangle of light located beneath the eye. Where is this triangle located?

• A. Under the nose
• B. Beneath the eye
• C. On the temple
• D. On the ear

Answer: (B)

Rembrandt lighting creates a distinctive small patch of light on the face, formed by a strong side light and the shadow path from the nose. The light falls across the cheek while the nose casts a shadow that carves away much of the illumination, leaving a triangular wedge of brightness on the cheek just under the eye. That placement—beneath the eye on the cheek—is what makes the Rembrandt triangle recognizable. If the light were aimed elsewhere, you'd end up with the triangle in different spots or lose the signature shape entirely, which is why options like under the nose, on the temple, or on the ear don’t fit this lighting style.