Only a few devotees of the form have approached the radical contributions that
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn contributed to the art of self-portraiture.
Rembrandt He challenged the conventions established by his predecessors and transformed this format into a medium capable of communicating emotional depth, instead of simply capturing the physical appearance in a suitable or luxurious environment as was customary.
With more than
80 works encompassing paintings, prints and drawings, The self-portraits that the Dutchman created throughout his life are a means of capturing the ephemeral, whether moments of individual evolution in the face of the inexorable passage of time, or emotions and facial expressions that vanish without a trace as quickly as they appeared. During the four decades in which they were painted, one constant stands out across all techniques and styles: the dedication to
Rembrandt for presenting itself from multiple perspectives, for celebrating the multiplicity of the individual, and for betting
for a natural and unfiltered portrait of emotional expression. In addition to the thematic concerns present in the set of self-portraits of
Rembrandt's creations are also an example of technical innovation and experimentation. Light bathes one shoulder while half of his face is shrouded in shadow against a dark background. His unruly curls, outlined on a wet patina of earthy-toned paint with a frayed reed pencil, seem to reflect the light falling upon them, swirling with the unruly energy of surprise that the face of
Rembrandt expresses it so often.
Throughout his work we find an unequivocal humanity, Every expressive brushstroke and every confusing detail translates into a
a resolute and honest self-characterization, of all her weaknesses, mixed feelings, and stages of life.
This monograph, published in commemoration of
350th anniversary of the artist's death , presents
all self-portraits of
Rembrandt in stunning XL size. From his early experiments at age 22 to his last self-portrait painted a year before his death, this monumental collection bears witness to
a life dedicated to revolutionizing pictorial practice in form and content.
Hardcover with lenticular cover, 25.9 x 34 cm, 2.13 kg, 176 pages
