Artwork
Self-portrait
Self-portrait is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Eglon van der Neer. It dates from 1698 and is held in the collection of the Uffizi Gallery.
About this work
Overview
This oil painting is a self-portrait created by Eglon van der Neer in 1698. It is a representative work of the artist, who was known for his historical scenes, portraits, and depictions of fashionable figures.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a man, presumably the artist, holding a small painting of a woman on horseback. He wears a brown jacket and white shirt with a lace collar, and his neutral expression engages the viewer. The painting he holds appears to be a landscape scene.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the portrait. The contrast between light and dark areas emphasizes the subject's features and the painting he holds, set against a dark background.
History & Provenance
The self-portrait is part of the Uffizi Gallery's collection. It is an example of a portrait genre painting associated with the Rococo movement.
Artist & collection
Artist
Eglon van der Neer (1635/36 – 3 May 1703) was a Dutch painter of historical scenes, portraits and elegant, fashionable people, and later of landscapes.
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