Why Did Rembrandt Make So Many Self-Portraits

question 4

Multiple Choice

Why did Rembrandt make so many self-portraits?

• A) he had access to his subject whenever he wanted it
• B) he could show himself in many guises and character types
• C) he had the opportunity to examine different facial expressions
• D) all of the previous answers
• E) none of the previous answers

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Definitions:

Carbohydrates

Essential nutrients found in sugars, starches, and fibers that provide energy to the body’s cells, tissues, and organs.

Calorie

A unit used to measure the amount of energy food produces; the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 kg of water by 1°C.

Calories

Units of energy that measure the amount of energy food provides to the body.

Fat

A macronutrient that is a major source of energy for the body and aids in the absorption of vitamins.