Self-portrait with cap pulled forward c. 1630

Rembrandt van Rijn's "Self-portrait with cap pulled forward" is a small, detailed etching made around 1630. It depicts the artist as a young man with a serious expression, his cap pulled low over his forehead. The use of hatching and cross-hatching in the etching creates a sense of depth and texture, particularly in the artist's hair and clothing. This work is characteristic of Rembrandt's early self-portraits and demonstrates his mastery of the etching medium.