Directions: Click on each thumb nail sketch to view it in full size.  Take notes about what each one looks like, seperating them into two categories- young Rembrandt and old Rembrandt.  Write down such things as his outfit, hair color, wrinkles,  and the lighting choice.

Young Rembrandt                                                                                        Old Rembrandt
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Thought Questions:
1.Look at Rembrandt's facial expression as he progresses from a young man to an old man.  How does his perception of himself change as he grows older?
 
 
 

2.What kind of man do you think that the young Rembrandt was, based on his presentation of himself?  Based on your own experiences, what do you think might have happened over the years to change the way he viewed himself?
 
 

Your Self Portrait:
3.  Looking at your own self portrait, what parts of it look like you and how you perceive yourself?
 
 
 

4. If you could change your self portrait, what parts of it would you do differently and why?