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Self-Portrait of Rembrandt

Georg Friedrich Schmidt, after Rembrandt van Rijn

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts an etching of a man from the waist up, facing forward. He has deep-set eyes, wavy grey hair, and a serious expression. He wears a wide-brimmed hat, a fur-trimmed coat, and a tunic with a textured pattern. He wears a chain with a medallion. The background is composed of fine cross-hatching.

Artwork Details

Date
1771
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
5362 × 6584 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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