Self-portrait

About this work

This painting is a self-portrait of a man with dark hair and a beard. He wears a hat with a wide brim and a fur-trimmed coat. The background is a solid color. The man's expression is serious, and he looks directly at the viewer. His clothing and hat suggest that he is a wealthy or important person. The painting is done in oil paint and is held at the Uffizi Gallery. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting. Look up the artist Cristofano Allori.