Self-portrait, Etching at a Window

Rijksmuseum

Self-portrait, Etching at a Window

Date
1648
Medium
paper
Institution
Rijksmuseum

While it might seem odd that Rembrandt is wearing a hat inside the house, it was actually part of his studio work clothes. This unadorned portrayal makes one almost forget the unparalleled technique he uses to create this effect. With a combination of etching and drypoint, he achieves an unprecedented painterly tonality.

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