Self-Portrait

This genre was perfected by Rembrandt van Rijn
of Jodenbree Street who so deftly drew
flattering portraits on canvas time and again,
firstly of the wealthy, then his own likeness too.

He painted so often that proud figure there
of a preening nobleman, clothes richly hung
on his haughty frame, eyes holding all who stare
at his lustrously rendered attire. Picturesquely young.

Now, as an example, take the final two,
comparing them with any one of those:
There find a pitiful old man so close
to tears. Just concentrated sorrow confronting you.

Page through your own albums now. Note the face and profile.
How masterfully you are recreated in the Rembrandt style.