Human: I have a question about a painting by Rembrandt called The Tabard (painting). Why is the man in the painting wearing a tabard? Assistant: 
The man in the painting is a peddler. He is wearing a tabard because it is a common garment for peddlers. The tabard is a long, loose-fitting garment that is worn over the shoulders and down the front of the body. It is often worn by people who are traveling or working outdoors.