In 2010 this Rembrandt came to Buckland Abbey in a 'job lot' of 5 paintings from the estate of the late Lady Samuel of Wych Cross whose husband had been a keen art collector. In 2012 the renowned Professor van de Wetering, expert on Rembrandt, visited and felt this could well be an original self-portrait by Rembrandt (who was an aficionado of 'selfies').
Extensive tests revealed this to be so and the National Trust now has its first Rembrandt in a beautiful exhibition room which explains the processes followed for authentication. I was amazed that it was allowed freely to photograph the exhibits.
My collage shows some of the investigations of the paint analysis; it was also found that the wood used for the board was poplar, which grows in the Netherlands. (Rembrandt more usually used oak); the signature on the painting - Rembrant (sic) - was also authenticated.
So here is Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn's selfie in 1635 wearing a white feathered bonnet.
He apparently produced around 70 self-portraits. (Way to go, Hazel!)
magnificent find and capture. Love the collage and the explanation. very interesting indeed.
You are indeed lucky to manage to capture this famous artist portrait
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Great triptych panel Hazel, each image beautifully captured , thanks for the interesting narrative and link £30 million not a bad little gift for the National Trust:)
You are indeed lucky to manage to capture this famous artist portrait
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Oh yes, had forgotten, did watch some. Loved this Rembrandt exhibition.