Self-portrait with dishevelled hair

Self-portrait shows a three-quarter view of Rembrandt’s head and shoulders, with curly hair cascading across the forehead and a lace collar visible at the neck. Illumination from the left creates a strong contrast, lighting the left cheek and neck while the right side and background stay in shadow against a neutral, textured backdrop. The color palette is warm earth tones—ochres, browns, and flesh tones—applied with visible brushwork that yields a soft, sculptural realism typical of Rembrandt’s portraits.