Self-Portrait (10)

This striking self-portrait by Carel Fabritius showcases Rembrandt’s influence, featuring a solemn gaze against a cloudy sky. Painted in 1654, it exemplifies Fabritius's signature style—realistic detail combined with masterful chiaroscuro—and offers insight into his life as a craftsman and artist.


Carel Fabritius (1622 - 1654)

Carel Fabritius (1622-1654) was a Dutch Golden Age painter & Rembrandt pupil known for innovative light, perspective, and realistic detail in genre scenes like 'The Goldfinch'. Influenced Vermeer. Explore his legacy!

National Gallery (London, United Kingdom)

Explore European art from the 13th-19th centuries at London's National Gallery! Discover masterpieces by Van Gogh, Rembrandt & more – free entry!