One can use eyeglasses, not only to see with, but as a grid to assist in painting a face. This painting is based upon the Rembrandt self-portrait in the National Gallery in London. I've read that Rembrandt wasn't really so introspective as we might think despite all his self-portraits. That's our modern sensibility being read back into the paintings. Most of the self-portraits were more like a calling card, saying: "See this. I can paint portraits too. Hire me." 8x10 inches, oil on panel.
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