Artwork
Self-portrait of Giulio Cesare Procaccini

Self-portrait of Giulio Cesare Procaccini is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Giulio Cesare Procaccini. It dates from 1624 and is held in the collection of the Pinacoteca di Brera.
About this work
Overview
This oil painting is a self-portrait by Giulio Cesare Procaccini, an Italian artist active in Milan during the early Baroque period.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Procaccini with short, curly white hair and a beard, wearing a dark robe with a white collar. He holds a round object and gazes directly at the viewer with a neutral expression, creating a somber atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Procaccini's use of chiaroscuro emphasizes the subject's features, creating a sense of depth and volume. Muted colors and a dark background focus attention on the artist's face and hands.
History & Provenance
The painting was created in 1624 and is now part of the Pinacoteca di Brera's collection. Procaccini worked under the patronage of Cardinal Federico Borromeo, collaborating with other notable artists.
Artist & collection
Artist
Giulio Cesare Procaccini (30 May 1574 – 14 November 1625) was an Italian painter and sculptor of the early Baroque era in Milan.



















