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May 5 2011

Self Portrait as a Young Man by Rembrandt

Dutch / Paintings (Reproductions) / Rembrandt - 1 year ago - troycapc

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This is a reproduction of one of the first self-portraits that Rembrandt executed.  He was aboiut twenty-two years old wshen he created the painting.  He placed the strong light behind the figure which results in a lack of detail in the face.  The young Rembrandt was also experimenting with an unusual treatment of his hair.  The original of this masterpiece iis in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam and is 18.7 cm wide and 22.6 cm high.

Reproduction for sale on Zazzle