Self-portrait 1634

Rembrandt van Rijn’s *Self-portrait* from 1634 showcases the artist in his early career, painted in a realist style with a focus on light and shadow. This portrait, now housed in the Gemäldegalerie in Berlin, features the artist in a simple yet elegant outfit, emphasizing his confident gaze and youthful features. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique Rembrandt mastered, dramatically highlights the subject's face against the dark background, demonstrating his expertise in capturing natural light and depth.