Rembrandt van Rijn Self-Portrait Leaning on a Stone Ledge Framed

Framed art print of Rembrandt van Rijn's masterpiece Self-Portrait Leaning on a Stone Sill.

Master of the Dutch Golden Age in the 17th century, Rembrandt van Rijn, created this work around 1639. In this piece, Rembrandt is depicted in upper-class attire, with one hand resting on a stone sill, sporting a calm yet proud expression.
The turban-like hat, the folds of his cloak, and the gold chain reflect the contemporary trend of Orientalism. The gold chain, in particular, symbolizes his status as an artist, demonstrating that Rembrandt presented himself not merely as a craftsman, but as an individual belonging to a spiritual and cultural stratum.

The composition makes it appear as if he is gazing at the viewer from within a window frame or a picture frame, effectively drawing the viewer closer. The stone sill in the foreground suggests a boundary between the world outside the painting and his inner space, a composition symbolizing his self-awareness as an artist.

Size:
Width: 21cm
Height: 17cm
Depth: 2cm
New, unused, unopened in its storage case.

Purchased at a limited sale at the Kawamura Memorial Museum of Art in Chiba Prefecture. As the Kawamura Memorial Museum of Art will be closed from late March 2025, this item is expected to become difficult to obtain.

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