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Anton van Dyckin omakuva

Anton van Dyck

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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

Portrait

Dominant colour

Anton van Dyckin omakuva is an unspecified by Anton van Dyck, held at Finnish National Gallery.

Who painted this?: Anton van Dyck
Where can I see it?: Finnish National Gallery

About this work

This is a round portrait of a man with curly red-gold hair and a mustache. He’s wearing a dark jacket with a light collar peeking out. The background is plain and dark, so the face stands out clearly. His skin looks smooth but not flat—there’s a slight glow on his cheek. The artist used soft shadows to shape his face, making it look three-dimensional. Try looking up chiaroscuro next to see how this effect works.

About the artist

Artist

Anton van Dyck

Anton van Dyck painted a single self-portrait that survives today, Anton van Dyckin omakuva, showing the artist in a dark coat with a white ruff, his gaze steady and confident.

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