Why did he create so many?

All in all, the extensive collection serves as an illustrated autobiography of the artist’s life.

Here, we will take a look at6 of Rembrandt’s self-portraits.

Rembrandt Self Portrait as a Citizen

Rembrandt, “Self-Portrait as a Citizen,” 1632 (Photo:Burrell CollectionviaWikimedia Commons, Public domain)

What did Rembrandt’s many self-portraits say about him?

Learn more about them below.

It captures him in a moment of giddiness as his face is tilted back in laughter.

Rembrandt Laughing Painting

Rembrandt, “Rembrandt Laughing,” 1628 (Photo:Getty CenterviaWikimedia Commons, Public domain)

In this piece, Rembrandt stares directly at the viewer with wide eyes and slightly parted lips.

Wide-Eyed Self-Portrait by Rembrandt

Rembrandt, “Wide-Eyed Self-Portrait,” 1630 (Photo:Germanisches NationalmuseumviaWikimedia Commons, Public domain)

Self-Portrait at the Age of 34 by Rembrandt

Rembrandt, “Self-Portrait at the Age of 34,” 1640 (Photo:National GalleryviaWikimedia Commons, Public domain)

Self-Portrait With Beret and Collar Turned Up by Rembrandt

Rembrandt, “Self-Portrait with Beret and Turned-Up Collar,” 1659 (Photo:National Gallery of ArtviaWikimedia Commons, Public domain)

Rembrandt Self Portrait With Two Circles

Rembrandt, “Self-Portrait with Two Circles,” 1665-9 (Photo:Kenwood HouseviaWikimedia Commons, Public domain)

Rembrandt Self Portrait 1669

Rembrandt, Self-Portrait at the Age of 63, dated 1669 (Photo:The National GalleryviaWikimedia Commons, Public domain)