Detail in a self-portrait
1558
unspecified
From the collection of University of Cyprus
1558
unspecified
From the collection of University of Cyprus
Detail in a self-portrait is a 1558 unspecified by Antonis Mor, a northern_renaissance work, held at University of Cyprus.
The painting shows Anthonis Mor Van Dashorst at his easel, facing a blank canvas. He's got a Greek poem pinned to it with a fine needle. The poem is a nice touch, it shows the artist's interest in classical learning and poetry. The poem was written in a style that was popular back then, it's a nod to the artist's education. It also says something about the artist's view of his own work, he wants to be seen as a smart guy. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique of sfumato.
