Large Self-Portrait
Rembrandt was the undisputed king of the artistic selfie, painting himself dozens of times to track his aging face and changing fortunes. In this striking image, he skips the fancy velvet and gold chains, opting instead for a loose, workman-like coat and a simple beret. The dramatic lighting pulls his weathered, confident face out of the deep shadows, hands planted firmly on his hips as if to say, 'I am the master of light and dark.' It's a raw, unfiltered look at the artist behind the brush, proving you don't need a crown to look like a king of painting.
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
- Material
- Canvas
Location: Gemäldegalerie, Berlin
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