rembrandt van jin, self portrait at the age of 63 Flashcards
date
1669
cumparison to portrait at age of 34
CLOTHES
were luxiours and extravegant and went to humble
POSITION
inspspiration from old masters (the pose in tintus with a blue sleeve)
in self portrait age 34 the pose is more grandiose and boastful, as 63 the pose is still there (reminds us of his status and accomplishment as an artist) but is also humble, portrays the pains and sorrows endured in his life
how is the pose in self portrait age 34 and 63 influenced by old masters
inspspiration from old masters (the pose in tintus with a blue sleeve)
what were rembrandts different self portraiture periods
1620s- developing technique
1630s-40s- self promotion
1650s-1660s- self exploration (identity0
why did rembrandt depict himself in self portraiture so often
-practice of technique (useful as he wouldnt have to pay for a sitter)
-self examination
-self promotion
-they sold due to the thriving market of self portraiture
when did self portraiture emerge:
15th century (1400s renaissance era, humanism)
-first portrait was ‘portrait of a man’ by Eyck
when did rembrandt die
1669, was put in an anonymus grave (not long after portrait made, end of life emphasised by reflective tone)
how many portraits did he make in his career
80-90, this was his last one
wghat does his age reflect
reflecting on life and his true self
why could he look somber
close to death,
death of son in 1669 (same year)
became bankrupt and had to sell all his paintings
when did his son die
1669, same year as this was painted
pose
3/4 view emmulates old master tradition
influence of tintitans man with a blue sleeve
sense of dignity and humbleness
expression
sullen - evokes suffering and reflection
eye contact creates intimacy
use of light
chiaroscuro (intesti, reflects realism)
directional rembrandt lighting illuminates figure
fading of light obscures the body and draws attention to expression of the face and its hyper realism
pallet
natural, warm, humble, dark
