Rembrandt Self Portrait

Frick Collection: Rembrandt Self Portrait-1658 As the art appreciator walks through the illustrious Frick Collection and enters into the long ballroom-like West Gallery, one is initially in amazement by the coffered ceilings, the vast lighting, and the use of marble to give the room an illusion of great height. The initial amazement is furthered as you walk through the lengthy gallery. Then, as one approaches the western end of the gallery, they see a tremendous …

…the genius of his talent in both his painting quality with the portrait, and of course, with the greatness of his self-portrayel. It also encapsulates the darkness of his personality, and the wear that time had took on him. While this might have been an attempt to give off a wealthy public view in a time of poverty, it remains to be a masterpiece portrayal of the brilliance behind this painting and so many others.