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Self-Portrait
Self-Portrait is an oil painting by Salvator Rosa. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts.
About this work
Overview
This oil painting is a self-portrait by Salvator Rosa, created around 1650. It is now held by the Detroit Institute of Arts.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Rosa with dark, wavy hair and a beard, wearing a dark shirt, and gazing directly at the viewer with a serious expression. His intense gaze is the focal point of the composition.
Technique & Style
The artist has rendered Rosa's facial features in detail against a muted brown background, characteristic of his skill as a painter. The use of oil paint allows for a rich and nuanced representation of the subject.
Context
Rosa was a multifaceted artist known for his landscapes, history paintings, satire, and literary pursuits, working in various Italian cities including Naples, Rome, and Florence.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Salvator Rosa (1615 – 15 March 1673) is best known today as an Italian Baroque painter, whose romanticised landscapes and history paintings, often set in dark and untamed nature, exerted considerable influence from the 17th century into…
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