Artwork
Self-portrait
Self-portrait is an oil painting by the French Classical Baroque artist Jacques Stella. It dates from 1640 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon.
About this work
Overview
This oil painting, created circa 1640, is a self-portrait by Jacques Stella, a French artist associated with the French Classical Baroque movement and neoclassical Parisian Atticism. It is currently part of the Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Jacques Stella himself in a contemplative pose, dressed in a black jacket over a ruffled white shirt, holding a rolled-up paper in his right hand. His neutral expression and direct gaze engage the viewer, conveying a sense of introspection.
Technique & Style
The work features a dark brown background, with Stella's figure set against a red surface (possibly a table or chair) under his arm. The composition utilizes chiaroscuro, employing strong light and dark contrasts to create depth and volume, characteristic of the French Classical Baroque style.
History & Provenance
Created around 1640, the self-portrait is now held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon, France.
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Artist
Jacques Stella (1596 – 29 April 1657) was a French painter, a leading exponent of the neoclassical style of Parisian Atticism.
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