Self-portrait

The painting features a realistic style, with attention to detail in the rendering of the subject's attire and the miniature portrait. The use of chiaroscuro is evident in the contrast between light and dark areas, such as the subject's face and the dark red background.

The painting is now held in the Uffizi Gallery's collection, having been created during the Dutch Golden Age when van der Helst was a prominent portrait painter, known for his elegant works that attracted Amsterdam's elite.