Self-portrait
1796
oil
From the collection of Pinacoteca di Brera
1796
oil
From the collection of Pinacoteca di Brera
This portrait depicts a man with curly hair, wearing a dark jacket and a white cravat. The background is a warm, earthy tone. The subject's gaze is directed to the right, and his expression is neutral. The painting's style is characterized by soft, blended brushstrokes, which create a sense of depth and volume. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark, adds to the overall sense of realism in the painting. To learn more about this technique, look up chiaroscuro.
