Artwork
Self-Portrait
Self-Portrait is a print by the Baroque artist Ottavio Leoni. It dates from 1625 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
This 1625 print is a self-portrait by Ottavio Mario Leoni, an Italian artist known for his work in Rome during the early-Baroque period.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Leoni with curly hair and a mustache, wearing ornate attire with a star-shaped brooch. He gazes directly, his expression serious. The Latin inscription at the top confirms his identity and profession as a Roman painter.
Technique & Style
The black-and-white print features a plain background and a dotted oval frame around the subject, emphasizing Leoni's figure. The level of detail in his clothing and facial features suggests a high level of craftsmanship.
History & Provenance
The self-portrait is now held in The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ottavio Leoni (1578 – 4 September 1630) was an Italian painter and printmaker of the early-Baroque, active mainly in Rome.
