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Self-portrait, by Rembrandt, oil, 1700

Self-portrait

Rembrandt

1700

oil

canvas

From the collection of Foundation E.G. Bührle Collection

Dominant colour

Overview

Self-portrait is a 1700 oil by Rembrandt, a Rococo painting work, held at Foundation E.G. Bührle Collection.

Who painted this?
Rembrandt
When & what style?
1700 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
Foundation E.G. Bührle Collection

About this work

This painting shows a man in a dark hat and coat, with a red scarf around his neck. He's looking straight at us, but his expression is hard to read. The background is dark, with some lighter shades on the left side. The man's face is the main focus of the painting. His features are detailed, with deep lines around his eyes and mouth. The artist has used thick brushstrokes to create a sense of texture on the man's face and clothing. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of Rembrandt.

About the artist

Portrait of Rembrandt
Artist

Rembrandt

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (15 July 1606 – 4 October 1669), known mononymously as Rembrandt, was a Dutch Golden Age painter, printmaker, and draughtsman.

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