1646
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Self-Portrait is a 1646 by Anthony van Dyck, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
The painting is a self-portrait of a man with curly hair and a mustache, wearing a loose-fitting shirt with a high collar. He is depicted from the chest up, facing to the right, with his head turned slightly towards the viewer. The background is a plain, dark color. The man's facial expression is serious, and his eyes seem to be looking directly at the viewer. His hair is styled in loose, flowing curls, and his mustache is neatly trimmed. The overall effect of the painting is one of quiet confidence and introspection. This self-portrait is a characteristic example of the Baroque movement, with its use of dramatic lighting and intense emotional expression.
Sir Anthony van Dyck (; Dutch: Antoon van Dijck ; 22 March 1599 – 9 December 1641) was a Flemish Baroque artist, who became the leading court painter in England after success in the Spanish Netherlands and Italy.
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