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Self-Portrait with Saskia in the Parable of the Prodigal Son
The painting depicts a self-portrait of Rembrandt along with his wife Saskia, performing a scene from the parable of the prodigal son. It is an example of the Baroque approach to the biblical theme and self-portraiture, where the artist combines a personal narrative with religious subject matter.
Portrait of the Creator
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Artist
Rembrandt van Rijn
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Date of birth and death
15 July 1606 – 4 October 1669
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Natinality
Dutch
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Style
Dutch Golden Age, Baroque, masterful chiaroscuro, psychological realism
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Significant works
The Night Watch, The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp, The Jewish Bride, Self-portraits, The Hundred Guilder Print
Information about the work
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Year:
1635
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Execution technique:
oil on canvas
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Location:
Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister, Dresden, Germany
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Theme:
Baroque, self-portrait, religious parable, family, love, morality
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The work combines the artist's personal feelings related to family with the universal story of redemption and forgiveness. Cropping of part of the painting focuses attention on the main characters, emphasizing their emotional relationships.
The key to interpreting the work
Interpretation should take into account Baroque dynamism, parable symbolism, and the intimacy of the portrayal of the relationship between Rembrandt and Saskia.See other works by this artist
