Self-Portrait Leaning on a Stone Sill is a 1639 by Rembrandt, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a man sitting with his elbow resting on a stone sill. He wears a dark beret and a dark jacket with a large collar, and his long, curly hair is visible. The background is a light color. The man's face is turned slightly to the right, and he looks directly at the viewer. His expression is serious, and his eyes seem to be gazing into the distance. The overall mood of the painting is somber and contemplative. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the subject's face. To learn more about this technique, explore the work of artist Rembrandt van Rijn.
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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