Self-Portrait with Beret
Rembrandt van Rijn1630Oil on copper
Stolen in a brazen armed robbery from the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm on New Year's Eve 2000 alongside two Renoirs. The tiny self-portrait on copper was recovered in Los Angeles five years later when thieves attempted to use it as a bargaining chip in a drug deal.
Color Mood
Intensely concentrated. Even on a small copper surface, Rembrandt creates the full drama of his mature style — warm light pulling a young face from absolute darkness. One of his earliest self-portraits.
Nationalmuseum, Stockholm (stolen 2000, recovered 2005)
Primary Colors
The dominant colors that define the overall mood and atmosphere of the work.
Secondary Colors
Supporting colors that add depth, contrast, and visual interest.
Tertiary Colors
Accent and detail colors that complete the composition.
dutch-golden-agestolendarkportraitchiaroscurorecovered