Artwork
Self-portrait with palette
Self-portrait with palette is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Johann Evangelist Holzer. It dates from 1720 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister.
About this work
Overview
Johann Evangelist Holzer's 'Self-portrait with palette' is an oil painting from 1720, exemplifying the Rococo style. Created by an Austrian-German artist, it showcases his skill in portraiture.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Holzer from the chest up, wearing a white shirt, red sash, and dark beret, holding a palette in his left hand. His neutral expression engages the viewer directly, while the dark background highlights his attire and face.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work reflects the refined and decorative qualities of the Rococo movement, a style Holzer was familiar with through his training under Nikolaus Auer.
History & Provenance
Holzer, born in 1709 in South Tyrol, began his artistic training after initial studies at Marienberg Abbey, where he later created an altarpiece at the age of 18.
Artist & collection
Artist
Johann Evangelist Holzer (December 24, 1709 – July 21, 1740) was an Austrian-German painter.
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