Rembrandt's ?Self Portrait at the Age of 34.'

Rembrandt

Published by London: The Fine Arts Publishing Co., early 20th Century.

About this Item

Handcolored gravure on card stock. 10 x 7.5 inches sheet size.Rembrandt's Self Portrait at the Age of 34 captures the ambitious artist at the height of his talents and fame, but also as a man who has endured the highs and lows of life. By 1639, he was living in the luxurious comfort of his new home in the Breestraat in Amsterdam, and was commanding the attention of aristocratic patrons. He had also felt the loss of several family members, including three infant children in the span of five years. He would lose his wife, Saskia, only two years later. In the London painting, Rembrandt's self-assurance is reinforced by his steady gaze and comfortable pose, with his right arm leaning on the parapet, declaring his possession of not only that ledge, but his rightful place as one of the most sought-after artists of the moment. The pose would be imitated by many of his Dutch students and colleagues, perhaps unaware of the various precedents that had inspired Rembrandt himself.The painting is at the The National Gallery, London. Seller Inventory # 51-2620

Bibliographic Details

Title: Rembrandt's ?Self Portrait at the Age of 34.'

Publisher: London: The Fine Arts Publishing Co., early 20th Century.

Condition: Good