Self-Portrait, Leaning Forward (Listening) 1628

This etching by Rembrandt van Rijn, titled "Self-Portrait, Leaning Forward (Listening)," from 1628, shows the artist in a moment of intense focus. The lines of the etching, created using a needle and acid on a copper plate, are both delicate and expressive. Rembrandt's mastery of light and shadow is evident in the detailed rendering of his face, hair, and collar. This self-portrait, with its evocative title, reflects Rembrandt's keen interest in depicting human emotions and psychological states.