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Self-Portrait of Joseph Werner

Franz Ertinger

1662

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Portrait

Dominant colour

Self-Portrait of Joseph Werner is a 1662 ink by Franz Ertinger, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Franz Ertinger
When & what style?: 1662 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This print shows a man sitting beside a huge lion, both looking calm. The man wears a ruffled shirt and holds a paper, while the lion leans against him. Behind them, a winged figure floats above a classical building, and smaller figures stand on a stage. The lion’s quiet trust with the man is the oddest part—it’s not growling or pulling away. The print’s title calls it a *Self-Portrait of Joseph Werner*, but the artist is actually Franz Ertinger. Next, check out how etching works to see how artists like Ertinger carved these fine lines.