Rembrandt: A Life in Self-Portraits

Kenwood House Volunteer, John Hayward, gives an online talk on the self-portraits of Rembrandt (1606 - 1669). Arguably the most famous of these, ‘Self Portrait with Two Circles’, c1665-1669, hangs in the great art collection at Kenwood House, London.
John Hayward’s talk entitled ‘Rembrandt: A Life in Self-Portraits’ examines Rembrandt’s artistic development through his depiction of himself, and seeks to uncover the motivation behind Rembrandt’s prolific output of self-portraits over his lifetime. In addition to looking at the great self-portraitist’s techniques, Hayward also explores the depiction of character and personality, one of Rembrandt’s most fundamental themes.
Introduction and fade out music: Jean-Baptiste Lully, composed 1669-70 for the play of the ‘Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme’ by Molière, performed before Louis XIV and his court in 1670.
Produced by Friends of Kenwood
www.friendsofkenwood.org.uk

[@pchabanowich]

Thank you for this grand distillation. 💐

[@alexpearl5980]

Terrific talk, John. Both informative and insightful. Many thanks.

[@margaretfranklin3038]

Thank you for this talk.

[@MiaFeigelsonGallery]

Mr John Hayward, I've enjoyed each and every description you made of Rembrandt's Self-Portraits shown in your highly interesting lecture, thank you so very much !!! I'd also like to thank everybody at Kenwood House, one of my favourite Museums in London, best wishes to you all !

[@friendsofkenwood7574]

Many thanks!

[@orchardist6529]

Thank you for sharing a wonderful insight throughout Rembrandt’s life.

[@friendsofkenwood7574]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@khadijasamuels312]

👏🏼👏🏼