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Ten years ago Getty] acquired this wonderful Rembrandt self-portrait. Intently interested in the expression of human emotion, Rembrandt often used himself as his own model in his early years. Here, in a small and freely painted work, from ~1628, he appears in the guise of a soldier, relaxed and engaging the viewer with a laugh.

For this sophisticated self-portrait, painted at age twenty-one or twenty-two, Rembrandt combines a study of character and emotion (known in Dutch as a tronie) with a rare jovial self-presentation. The lively, short brushwork in the face and brisk handling of the neutral background convey a sense of spontaneity and immediacy.

This is one of a small number of paintings by Rembrandt from the late 1620s executed on copper. You can see it in person Getty] in the East Pavilion Gallery of The Getty Center, or learn more and take a close online at getty.edu anytime

This month we’re celebrating one of our fantastic Museum partners Museum Of Design Atlanta] ! We love the way MODA has created a digital home for members and non-members alike, easily sharing online, on-site, and on-demand programs. Their upcoming Design Principles virtual workshop is offered regularly and introduces participants to the collaborative and iterative approach of design thinking. Interested? Join MODA and a virtual community of innovators on Tues. March 28 at 6:30 ET. I for in the Museum Of Design Atlanta] bio