Artwork
Self portrait
Self portrait is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Pieter Thijs. It dates from 1660 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.
About this work
Overview
This oil painting is a self-portrait by Pieter Thijs, a 17th-century Flemish artist active in Antwerp. Created in 1660, it is now part of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium collection.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a man, presumably Thijs, wearing a dark robe with a white collar and holding a sword. His serious expression contributes to the somber and introspective mood of the work.
Technique & Style
Thijs's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth, drawing attention to the subject's face. The artist's style is aligned with the refined approach of Anthony van Dyck, characteristic of the Flemish Baroque movement.
Artist & collection
Artist
Pieter Thijs, Peter Thijs or Pieter Thys (1624 in Antwerp – 1677 in Antwerp) was a Flemish painter of portraits as well as religious and history paintings.
Museum
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
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