Rembrandt, Self-Portrait

About this work

This print shows a man in a dark beret, turned slightly to the side. His curly hair and mustache are detailed, and he wears a dark, ruffled collar. One hand rests on a small, fluffy dog, while the other holds a glove or cloth. The dark background makes his face stand out sharply. The artist used a technique that blends light and shadow smoothly, giving depth to the portrait. Look up *chiaroscuro* to see how this effect works.