Self portrait

The portrait depicts an older man in a dark broad-brimmed hat and a brown cloak, rendered in a close three-quarter view with the face turned slightly toward the viewer. Illumination comes from the left, with warm flesh tones and subtle pinks against a dark, nearly black background, creating a pronounced chiaroscuro effect. The brushwork is tactile and the palette is earthy—browns, ochres, and muted reds—conveying a somber, introspective mood characteristic of Rembrandt's mature portraiture.