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Self-Portrait, by Anthony van Dyck, oil, 1617

Self-Portrait

Anthony van Dyck

1617

oil

panel

From the collection of Rubenshuis

Dominant colour

Overview

Self-Portrait is a 1617 oil by Anthony van Dyck, a Flemish Baroque painting work, depicting Anthony Van Dyck, held at Rubenshuis.

Who painted this?
Anthony van Dyck
When & what style?
1617 · Flemish Baroque painting
Where can I see it?
Rubenshuis

About this work

The painting shows a young man with a serious expression, looking over his left shoulder. He has dark, curly hair and wears a dark jacket with a white collar. The background is dark, which makes the subject stand out. The young man's face is painted in detail, with shadows that give his features depth. His eyes seem to be looking at something in the distance. This painting is an example of the work of artist Anthony van Dyck.

About the artist

Portrait of Anthony van Dyck
Artist

Anthony van Dyck

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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