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Self-portrait with Raised Sabre
Rembrandt van Rijn (mentioned on object), 1634
In his early self-portraits, Rembrandt often practises rendering light or emotions. By contrast, these later ones are more narrative, because he dresses up in imaginary costumes (e.g. complete with an Oriental sword) or in 16th-century attire. With the latter variant, he aligns himself with celebrated 16th-century artists, such as Lucas van Leyden, Titian or Raphael.
- Artwork typeprint
- Object numberRP-P-OB-283
- Dimensionsheight 124 mm x width 102 mm
- Physical characteristicsets en burijn