Museum Report:Self-portraitByCatherine PearsonHistory of Western Art 1B8:25 MWProfessor Sandra C. HaynesMarch 31, 2014Self-portraitRembrandt van Rijn, Dutch Baroque1636-38Oil panel24 ⅞ x 19 ¾Very good conditionRembrandt van Rijn , a prolific painter and printmaker, is considered the greatest Dutch artist of the Golden Age. The Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena houses some of his work, including one of his many self-portraits entitled Self Portrait painted in 1636-1638. Throughout his life, Rembrandt documented his life in paintings. This autobiography of self-portraits was very rare in the 17th century and helped establish his reputation as an artist. These portraits create a timeline of Rembrandt's life and document the evolution of his artistic style and expression. He was an exceptional source of inspiration for the next generation of artists. From first impressions of this painting, I was captivated by its ability to use lights and shadows. Photographs of this work...