Artwork
Self portrait
Self portrait is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Frans van Mieris the Elder. It dates from 1662 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Frans van Mieris the Elder, a prominent Dutch painter, created this oval self-portrait in oil paint in 1662. The work is part of the Alte Pinakothek's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the artist with a serious expression, wearing a red hat adorned with a white feather and a high dark collar. His neatly trimmed beard and formal attire suggest a sense of dignity and professionalism.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that manipulates light and shadow, creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the portrait. Strong contrasts between light and dark areas draw the viewer's attention to the subject's face.
Artist & collection
Artist
Frans van Mieris the Elder (16 April 1635 – 12 March 1681), was a Dutch Golden Age genre and portrait painter.
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