1740
oil
canvas
From the collection of Hamburger Kunsthalle
Dominant colour
The artist sitting at the table with his family. Self-portrait is a 1740 oil by Balthasar Denner, a Rococo painting work, held at Hamburger Kunsthalle.
The painting depicts a group of five people gathered around a table, with the artist sitting at the center. The artist is wearing a dark jacket and holding a glass in his right hand. To his left is a woman with a white head covering, also holding a glass. On the right side of the table is another woman, and behind her are two men. The table is set with a teapot, cups, and saucers. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the intricate folds of the clothing and the delicate china on the table. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of warmth and intimacy, capturing a moment of quiet conversation among family members. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up Balthasar Denner.
Balthasar Denner (15 November 1685 – 14 April 1749) was a German painter, highly regarded as a portraitist.
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