Artwork
Self-portrait or a portrait of François Rivière
Self-portrait or a portrait of François Rivière is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Nicola van Houbraken. It dates from 1720 and is held in the collection of the Uffizi Gallery.
About this work
Overview
This oil painting, created in 1720, is attributed to Nicola van Houbraken, a Flemish painter active in Italy during the Rococo period.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a man, possibly the artist himself or François Rivière, surrounded by a wreath of flowers, raising questions about the subject's identity and the painting's intended meaning.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth, while the vibrant flowers, rendered in shades of red, pink, and white, add a touch of elegance to the overall composition.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Uffizi Gallery's collection, having been created under the patronage of the Medici court in Florence, where van Houbraken was active.
Artist & collection
Artist
Nicola or Nicolino or Niccolino van Houbraken, also known as Nicolino Vanderbrach da Messina and Nicola Messinese (1660 – 1723) was an Italian painter of the late-Baroque who was of Flemish descent.
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