Self-portrait
1694
oil
From the collection of Uffizi Gallery
1694
oil
From the collection of Uffizi Gallery
This painting is a self-portrait of a man in a black robe, pointing upwards with his right hand. The background is a white wall with an arched doorway. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, with the subject's face and hand standing out against the lighter background. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's techniques, look up chiaroscuro.
