Artwork

Self-Portrait

Self-Portrait, by Unknown, unspecified, 1650
Self-Portrait, by Unknown, unspecified, 1650

Self-Portrait is an unspecified painting by Unknown. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

This self-portrait, created around 1650, is a work by 849_person held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts the artist in profile, facing right, with dark hair and a neutral expression, wearing a white collar and dark jacket against a dark background.

Technique & Style

The painting employs chiaroscuro to create depth and volume, with visible brushstrokes giving it a textured quality. The artist's use of light and shadow draws attention to the subject's face, creating a sense of drama.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known