Self-Portrait Etching at a Window

Rembrandt van Rijn

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man seated at a desk. The man is facing the viewer, with both arms resting on the table. His facial features include a broad nose, slightly pronounced cheekbones, and a neutral expression. His hair is short and partially covered by a hat. He is wearing a textured coat or jacket with a white shirt collar. In front of him are papers or documents. There is a window in the background to the left, casting light on the man and the table. Above the man's head is a signature or inscription. The rest of the background is dark.