Artwork
Self-Portrait
Self-Portrait is an ink print by the Baroque artist Anthony van Dyck. It dates from 1634 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This etching is a self-portrait by Sir Anthony van Dyck, created around 1634. It is a print made using the etching technique.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a man with curly hair and a mustache, gazing over his shoulder. The plain background focuses attention on the subject's face and hair, conveying a sense of quiet contemplation.
Technique & Style
The image is characterized by fine lines and subtle shading, achieved through the artist's use of etching and hatching techniques. These create a sense of depth and dimensionality, and emphasize the subject's features and textures.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sir Anthony van Dyck (; Dutch: Antoon van Dijck ; 22 March 1599 – 9 December 1641) was a Flemish Baroque artist, who became the leading court painter in England after success in the Spanish Netherlands and Italy.
