Self-portrait, Open Mouthed 1629

Rembrandt van Rijn's "Self-portrait, Open Mouthed" (1629), a small drawing now housed in the British Museum, is a striking example of the artist's early self-portraits. The work depicts a young Rembrandt in a moment of intense concentration, his mouth slightly open as if in thought or speech, and his eyes looking directly out at the viewer. The drawing's loose, gestural lines and areas of bold shadow capture the artist's youthful energy and burgeoning talent, creating a powerful sense of immediacy and intimacy.