1528
fresco
ceramic
From the collection of Uffizi Gallery
Dominant colour
Self-portrait is a 1528 fresco by Andrea del Sarto, a High Renaissance work, held at Uffizi Gallery.
This painting is a self-portrait of a man. He is wearing a black hat and a brown robe with black stripes over a white collar. The background is a light gray color. The man's face is the main focus of the painting. He is looking directly at the viewer with a neutral expression. His eyes are brown, and his eyebrows are slightly furrowed. He has a small nose and a thin mouth. His skin is smooth and pale. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the subject's facial features and clothing. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality. If you're interested in learning more about this style, you can explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
Andrea del Sarto was an Italian painter from Florence, whose career flourished during the High Renaissance and early Mannerism.
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