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Self Portrait of Gianlorenzo Bernini as a Mature Man (1638-40), by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, oil, 1635

Self Portrait of Gianlorenzo Bernini as a Mature Man (1638-40)

Gian Lorenzo Bernini

1635

oil

canvas

From the collection of Galleria Borghese

Dominant colour

Overview

Self Portrait of Gianlorenzo Bernini as a Mature Man (1638-40) is a 1635 oil by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, a Baroque work, held at Galleria Borghese.

Who painted this?
Gian Lorenzo Bernini
When & what style?
1635 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
Galleria Borghese

About this work

This portrait painting features a man with dark hair and a mustache, wearing a black shirt with a white collar. The background is a warm, earthy tone. The man's gaze is directed to the right, and his facial expression appears introspective. The artist's use of light and shadow adds depth to the subject's features. The painting is a self-portrait of Gian Lorenzo Bernini, created in the mid-17th century. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's work, you might want to explore the paintings of Gian Lorenzo Bernini.

About the artist

Portrait of Gian Lorenzo Bernini
Artist

Gian Lorenzo Bernini

Gian Lorenzo (or Gianlorenzo) Bernini (UK: , US: ; Italian: ; Italian Giovanni Lorenzo; 7 December 1598 – 28 November 1680) was an Italian sculptor, architect, painter and city planner.

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