Why did Rembrandt choose to use himself so often as a model (self portraits)?

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Why did Rembrandt choose to use himself so often as a model (self portraits)?

2007-03-10 11:36:44 · 3 answers · asked by Nicole 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Painting

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No one else but the artist themself would have the patience to sit for a meticulous portrait. Using himself gave him the opportunity to take his time honing his skills.

2007-03-10 13:55:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋

As Antoni Tapies answered time ago when someone asked him the same question: was for free

2007-03-10 23:25:04 · answer #2 · answered by torreart 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

he was always available and free

2007-03-10 11:40:41 · answer #3 · answered by halfway 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋