Question

Rembrandt's self portraits reveal that 17th-century Netherlands society encouraged ____.

Answer 1

Rembrandt's self portraits reveal that 17th century Netherlands society encouraged Portraits. Portrait painting flourished in the Netherlands in the 17th century, as there was a large market who were far more ready to commission  portraits. Rembrandt's self portrait reveals the artist's connection to his craft,  shown as a working artist wearing studio garb.