Portrait of the artist aged 34oil on canvas90 x 68.5cmAfter the original by Rembrandt in the National Gallery, London.19th century copyframed 107.5 x 86cmThe painting is executed in oil on a canvas support which has been lined. The lining has affected the painting causing an uneven surface texture. The paint layers are stable and secure. The varnish is dull and has become brittle with white hazing occurring along the age cracks in some areas. Areas of overpaint are mainly located in the background. There is a thick layer of surface dirt present.