Who painted Self-Portrait Etching at a Window?

Self-Portrait Etching at a Window was painted by Rembrandt van Rijn in 1648.

Where can I see Self-Portrait Etching at a Window?

Self-Portrait Etching at a Window is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Self-Portrait Etching at a Window?

Self-Portrait Etching at a Window is associated with Baroque.

Can I buy a print of Self-Portrait Etching at a Window?

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Artwork

Self-Portrait Etching at a Window

Rembrandt van Rijn , 1648

Self-Portrait Etching at a Window is an ink print by the Baroque artist Rembrandt van Rijn. It dates from 1648 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:upper left in plate: Rembrandt f 1648; by later hands on verso in graphite: B. 22 / v.d. 5[?] / 2472/SZZ / Dl. 235

About this work

Overview

Self-Portrait Etching at a Window is a print by Rembrandt van Rijn, created in 1648 using etching, drypoint, and engraving techniques on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a seated man, likely the artist himself, in a contemplative mood, with a serious expression and a cap covering his forehead, holding a sheet of paper by a window that frames a simple landscape.

Technique & Style

Rembrandt employed a range of techniques to achieve texture and depth, using sharp lines to render details such as fabric wrinkles and a rough wall, characteristic of his expressive and detailed style in printmaking.