Self-Portrait (?) with Plumed Cap and Lowered Sabre

Rembrandt van Rijn

National Gallery of Art

This image is a portrait of a person shown from the chest upwards. The individual faces forward with a direct gaze. They have distinct facial features with a mustache and beard. The person has long, curly hair that falls to their shoulders and wears a feathered hat. They are dressed in a dark garment with decorative elements. There is no visible jewelry. The background is plain and shaded, with circular lines suggesting an oval framing. The artist's signature and the date "1643" are inscribed on the right side of the image.