10 Times Rembrandt Looked Sassy in his Self-portraits

1. One of the sassiest looks of Rembrandt. The artist depicts himself as a happy, carefree man in one of his earliest works.

Rembrandt Laughing, 1928

Agape Charmani for Art-Sheep

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (15 July 1606 – 4 October 1669) is one of the greatest painters of European art and one of the most famous Dutch artists. His contributions to art came in a period of great wealth and evolution, making him a witness and a bearer of beautiful cultural achievements.

Rembrandt was a true master; having painted pretty much everything, from portraits to historical scenes, he is particularly known for his technique and -of course, his self-portraits. We’ve gathered some of his coolest self-portraits, that have captured the brilliancy and awesomeness of the most important painter of the Dutch Golden Age.

2. Dark and mysterious

Self-portrait, 1628-1629

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3. If someone got class, it was definitely Rembrandt

Self-Portrait with Gorget, 1629

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4. Here it is ladies and gentlemen, the fine progenitor of duckface. Rembrandt knew how to paint, and he definitely knew how to duckface.

Self-Portrait, Staring, 1930

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5. A painter, an idol, a charmer

Self-portrait, 1630

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6. The painter looks like he is having the time of his life, but – the obviously photobombed, Saskia, Rembrandt’s wife, looks like she’s had enough of her husband’s sh*t and is about to give him a talk. You go girl!

The Prodigal Son in the Tavern, a self-portrait with Saskia, c. 1635

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7. In one of his spontaneous moments, Rembrandt looks straight at the viewer

Self-portrait, 1639

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8. In one of his many role-plays, Rembrandt wears a fancy costume showing that swag was one of his traits

Self-portrait, 1640

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9. Here Rembrandt poses as Zeuxis because a) he can and b) there’s no better way to give a shout-out to your favorite painter than depict yourself as him

Self-portrait, 1662

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10. Strict and serious about his art, Rembrandt poses in front of two circles that symbolize the perfection of artistic skill, because if Rembrandt had something, it was definitely skills.