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🎨 Self-portrait Lit from the Left, 1629
by Rembrandt 🇳🇱
oil on oak wood, 15.6 cm x 12.7 cm
Alte Pinakothek, Germany

About the artwork:

In this self-portrait, Rembrandt masterfully uses light and shadow to create a sense of depth and dimension. The play of light on his face and attire adds a sense of drama and realism to the composition. The artist's penetrating gaze and the rendering of his features reveal both his technical prowess and his introspective nature.

"Self-portrait Lit from the Left" is a testament to Rembrandt's remarkable talent in self-portraiture. It is a significant part of the collection at the Alte Pinakothek in Germany, offering viewers a timeless glimpse into the artistry of one of the most celebrated painters in history.

𝙋𝙝𝙮𝙨𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 & 𝘿𝙞𝙜𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙋𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧 💛𝙲𝚑𝚎𝚌𝚔 𝚖𝚢 ᴺᶠᵗ



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