Self-Portrait at the Age of 63

Self-Portrait at the Age of 63 is a three-quarter, chest-length portrait in which Rembrandt turns slightly to the left and looks toward the viewer. His face and hands are illuminated by a warm light against a dark, muted background, with a reddish-brown cloak and a white cap providing restrained color contrasts. The painting uses strong chiaroscuro, earthy tones, and visible brushwork that create a textured, intimate surface characteristic of Rembrandt’s late portraits.