Artwork
Rembrandt, Self-Portrait
Rembrandt, Self-Portrait is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Richard Earlom. It dates from 1767 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Rembrandt, Self-Portrait is a mezzotint print created by Richard Earlom in 1767, reproducing a self-portrait image.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a man, presumably Rembrandt, wearing a dark beret and ruffled collar, with one hand resting on a small dog and the other holding a glove or cloth. His facial features, including curly hair and mustache, are rendered in detail.
Technique & Style
The mezzotint technique used by Earlom achieves a smooth transition between light and shadow, creating depth in the portrait. The dark background accentuates the subject's face through chiaroscuro, a strong contrast between light and dark.
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