Self Portrait
1696
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1696
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting is a self-portrait of a man with curly hair and a dark jacket. The subject looks directly at the viewer with a neutral expression. The background is a dark, muted color. The subject's attire and hairstyle suggest a formal, professional setting. The painting's style and technique are characteristic of the Baroque period. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth, explore the works of Godfrey Kneller.
