Self-portrait
Giovanni Battista Salvi da Sassoferrato
1646
oil
From the collection of Uffizi Gallery
Giovanni Battista Salvi da Sassoferrato
1646
oil
From the collection of Uffizi Gallery
This painting is a self-portrait of the artist. The man is shown from the chest up, looking directly at the viewer with a neutral expression. He has dark hair and a short beard and mustache. He is wearing a white collar and a dark robe. The background of the painting is a solid blue color, which helps to focus attention on the subject's face. The artist has used chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
