Who painted Self portrait?

Self portrait was painted by Adriaen Hanneman in 1656-01-01.

Where can I see Self portrait?

Self portrait is held by Rijksmuseum.

What movement is Self portrait?

Self portrait is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Can I buy a print of Self portrait?

Museum-quality prints of Self portrait are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Self portrait

Adriaen Hanneman , 1656

Self portrait is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Adriaen Hanneman. It dates from 1656 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Subject & Meaning

This straightforward depiction establishes the work's meaning as a personal record of the artist at a specific moment in his career.

The painting depicts the artist Adriaen Hanneman himself, serving as a direct self-representation created in 1656. As a self-portrait, the work functions primarily as an assertion of the creator's identity and professional presence rather than a narrative scene filled with complex allegorical symbols. The subject is presented as the sole focus, with the composition dedicated to capturing the likeness of the painter.

This straightforward depiction establishes the work's meaning as a personal record of the artist at a specific moment in his career.

Technique & Style

The work is executed in oil paint on canvas, a standard support for mid-17th-century Dutch portraiture. Its dimensions are 81.5 cm in height by 64 cm in width, a roughly upright rectangular format suited to a half- or three-quarter-length self-portrait. Classified as a painting within the portrait genre, it depicts the artist himself.

Beyond these material and formal particulars, the available sources do not document specific handling, condition, or stylistic qualities.

History & Provenance

The self portrait was created in 1656 by Adriaen Hanneman, as documented by both the artwork’s internal metadata and archival records. It is an oil painting on canvas measuring 81.5 cm by 64 cm, depicting the artist himself. The work entered the collection of the Rijksmuseum, where it remains on display today.

The self-portrait by Adriaen Hanneman, dated 1656, is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. The work is cataloged under the inventory number SK-A-1622. Executed in oil on canvas, the painting measures 81.5 cm in height and 64 cm in width.

While the artwork is part of the museum's permanent holdings, the available records do not list specific past exhibitions or loan history for this piece.

Overview

This oil on canvas self‑portrait was painted in 1656 by the Dutch artist Adriaen Hanneman. The work shows the painter seated, his gaze meeting the viewer, set against a uniform brown backdrop. It is part of the Rijksmuseum’s collection and exemplifies the portraiture typical of the Dutch Golden Age.

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Artist

Adriaen Hanneman

Adriaen Hanneman (c. 1603 – buried 11 July 1671) was a Dutch Golden Age painter best known for his portraits of the exiled British royal court. His style was strongly influenced by his contemporary, Anthony van Dyck.