Rembrandt van RijnDutch, 1606–1669Self-Portrait with Bare Head
Can I see it?
Not on view at present
Where is “Self-Portrait with Bare Head” now? Collection: Minneapolis Institute of Art, Minneapolis. Not on view at present. Checked October 12, 2026.
Minneapolis, United States
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
- Checked
- In this state since
- Source
- The museum
About the work
Rembrandt made an unusually large number of self-portraits. The etchings were made early in his career. Decades later, one of his students reported that Rembrandt urged his students to study themselves before the mirror so they could be actor and audience simultaneously. Such lessons in observation and empathy were useful in understanding and depicting the emotions and thoughts of biblical, literary, and historical figures.
Rembrandt's tiny etched self-portraits were gathered by collectors and had the effect of marketing the artist himself as a brand.
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Details
- Accession number
- P.1, 221
In the catalog
Sources
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
- Image: Minneapolis Institute of Art — public domain
In the life of Rembrandt van Rijn
The whole life1625–1631 · Workplace
Leiden
14 January 1628 – 1631
Pupil: Gerrit Dou
1629
Meeting Constantijn Huygens
In 1629 the artist was noticed by the poet and patron Constantijn Huygens, secretary to the Prince of Orange. He helped Rembrandt connect with wealthy clients and commissioned religious paintings for the Prince of Orange.
1629–1631
Pupil: Isaac de Jouderville
1631–1669 · Workplace
Amsterdam
