Self-Portrait

Executed in oil paint, the portrait displays the fine brushwork and subtle chiaroscuro typical of late‑seventeenth‑century Flemish portraiture. The contrast between the luminous white shirt and the darker robe, set against the rich curtain, highlights the artist’s skill in rendering texture and fabric.

The painting entered the Groeningemuseum’s holdings as part of its Flemish collection, reflecting the museum’s focus on regional masters. Its attribution to Herregouts rests on stylistic analysis and documented references to his self‑portraiture during his career.

Herregouts was known for portraits, historical scenes, and allegorical compositions, working also as an etcher, printmaker, and brewer. This self‑portrait aligns with the period’s tradition of artists asserting their status through personal likenesses, a practice common among Flemish painters of the era.