Artwork

Autoportret

Autoportret, by Martin Meytens cel Tânăr, unspecified, 1750
Autoportret, by Martin Meytens cel Tânăr, unspecified, 1750

Autoportret is an unspecified painting by the Baroque artist Martin Meytens cel Tânăr. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Brukenthal National Museum.

About this work

Overview

Autoportret is a painting created by Martin Meytens the Younger around 1750.

Subject & Meaning

The work is a self-portrait depicting the artist as a man with dark hair, wearing a brown robe over a white shirt. He holds a small object in his raised right hand and gazes directly at the viewer with a neutral expression.

Technique & Style

The dark background serves to emphasize the subject's features, showcasing the artist's ability to capture subtle human expression through contrast and nuanced rendering.

Artist & collection

Artist

Martin Meytens cel Tânăr

Martin Meytens the Younger painted formal portraits of European nobles in the early 18th century.