Self-portrait with dishevelled hair

Rembrandt van Rijn

Created:
Movement:
1629
Romanticism
key Notes:
Nascent chiaroscuro
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Dimensions:
height: 22.6 cm (8.8 in); width: 18.7 cm (7.3 in)
medium:
oil on oak wood
story of the work:

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Self-Portrait with Dishevelled Hair by Rembrandt van Rijn

Self-Portrait with Dishevelled Hair, created in 1629, is an early work by the Dutch master Rembrandt van Rijn, executed in oil on oak wood. This painting is significant as it showcases Rembrandt's developing skill in capturing human emotion and texture, elements that would become hallmarks of his later work. The disheveled hair and intense gaze reflect a raw and introspective quality, offering insight into the artist's self-perception during his formative years. Rembrandt, born in 1606 in Leiden, was a pivotal figure in the Dutch Golden Age, renowned for his innovative use of light and shadow. This self-portrait is part of a broader tradition of self-examination that Rembrandt pursued throughout his career, contributing to his reputation as a master of psychological depth in portraiture.

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Self-Portrait with Dishevelled Hair by Rembrandt van Rijn

Created in 1629, "Self-Portrait with Dishevelled Hair" by Rembrandt van Rijn is an oil painting on oak wood that exemplifies the artist's early exploration of chiaroscuro, highlighting his youthful visage with dramatic contrasts of light and shadow. The work is part of the collection at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, showcasing Rembrandt's skill in capturing psychological depth and texture.

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Self-portrait with dishevelled hair