Self-portrait 1629

Rembrandt van Rijn's "Self-Portrait" from 1629 is a striking etching that showcases the artist's mastery of light and shadow. This early self-portrait, housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, captures Rembrandt as a young man, his gaze intensely focused on the viewer. The etching is executed in a loose, expressive style, with a distinctive use of cross-hatching to render volume and texture. The delicate lines and the subtle details of the artist's face reveal both confidence and vulnerability, a hallmark of Rembrandt's self-portraits.