Albrecht Dürer, Self-portrait, Study of a Hand and a Pillow (recto); Six Studies of Pillows (verso), 1493, pen and brown ink, 10 15/16 x 7 15/16″ / 27.8 x 20.2 cm (The Metropolitan Museum of Art). Video from The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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Albrecht Dürer, Self-portrait, Study of a Hand and a Pillow (recto); Six Studies of Pillows (verso)
| Title | Self-Portrait |
| Artist(s) | Rembrandt |
| Dates | 1659 |
| Places | Europe / Northern Europe / The Netherlands |
| Period, Culture, Style | Dutch Baroque / Baroque |
| Artwork Type | Painting / Portrait painting |
| Material | Oil paint, Canvas |
| Technique | Chiaroscuro |
Cite this page as: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, "Albrecht Dürer, Self-portrait, Study of a Hand and a Pillow (recto); Six Studies of Pillows (verso)," in Smarthistory, December 21, 2015, accessed December 14, 2025, https://smarthistory.org/albrecht-durer-self-portrait-study-of-a-hand-and-a-pillow-recto-six-studies-of-pillows-verso/.
