Why it matters
One of Rembrandt's last self-portraits, painted in the months before his death in October 1669. Despite the focus on his ageing face, he appears self-assured, in a red coat with fur collar and beret, hands clasped.
Did you know?
- It is one of three self-portraits from 1669.
- The National Gallery bought it in 1851.
- A signature and date were revealed by cleaning in 1967.
Based on the Wikipedia article Self-Portrait at the Age of 63 (CC BY-SA 4.0).
