1638
oil
canvas
From the collection of Uffizi Gallery
Self-portrait holding a palette is a 1638 oil by Francesco Furini, a Early Baroque Italian work, depicting Lute, held at Uffizi Gallery.
This painting depicts a man with a mustache and dark hair, wearing a black shirt with a white collar. He is holding a palette in his left hand and a paintbrush in his right. The background is a dark brown color. The man's attire and the presence of a palette suggest that he is an artist. The painting appears to be a self-portrait, as indicated by the title "Self-portrait holding a palette." The painting is held at the Uffizi Gallery, which is known for its extensive collection of Renaissance art. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of light and shadow, you might want to explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
Francesco Furini ( 10 apr. 1603 – 19 August 1646) was an Italian Baroque painter, poet and priest. He was a leading painter in Florence in the second quarter of the 17th century and also worked in Rome. He was noted for…
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