Rembrandt’s “Selfies” – cancelled

Facilitated by George Matejka

Rembrandt paints, draws, and engraves some 100 self-portraits. Is he simply a narcissist, or did he have other motives for his lifelong interest in portraying himself? Perhaps he leaves us a form of a diary or journal in images rather than words.

He also places himself in several biblical scenes such as the crucifixion and deposition. By substituting ourselves for Rembrandt we can meditate on our “attendance” at the biblical events he portrays. We will first study the self-portraits and then explore his Christian faith through his self-portraitures.

$20

George Matejka, retired from his position as Chair of the Philosophy and Religious Studies Department at Ursuline College, currently serves as an adjunct professor at Ursuline and on the Ethics Committee at Jennings Home for Older Adults.