Because Rembrandt was poor for all of his life and mostly couldn't afford models, he did self-portraits throughout his life.
The painting - at the Frick Museum in New York - is my favorite.
I have spent hours and hours sitting in front of this painting, in fact, if I don't have time to spend anywhere else, I will spend all my free time in New York in front of this painting.
The color, the light, the hands - all amazing, Rembrandt at his very best. But the painting, despite its brilliant color palette, is so so sad. It always makes me cry.
Kate
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