Artwork
Self-portrait
Self-portrait is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Antonio Bellucci. It dates from 1692 and is held in the collection of the Ashmolean Museum.
About this work
Overview
This oil painting is a self-portrait created by Antonio Bellucci in 1692. It is a representative work from the early Baroque period in Italy.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Bellucci himself, shown with dark hair and a partially open white shirt, gazing directly at the viewer with a subtle expression. The somber and introspective mood is accentuated by the dark background.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of oil paint and chiaroscuro highlights the subject's features, demonstrating Bellucci's skill in capturing a likeness. The overall effect is characteristic of the Baroque style.
History & Provenance
The self-portrait is now part of the Ashmolean Museum's collection. Bellucci, trained in Venice, later worked in various European locations, including England, Germany, and Austria.
Artist & collection
Artist
Antonio Bellucci (19 February 1654 – 29 August 1726) was an Italian soldier who became a painter of the Rococo period and is best known for his work in England, Germany, and Austria.
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