1788
oil
panel
From the collection of Uffizi Gallery
Dominant colour
Self-portrait is a 1788 oil by Johann Zoffany, a Rococo painting work, held at Uffizi Gallery.
This painting is a self-portrait of the artist. The artist is depicted wearing a green robe with a fur collar, holding an hourglass in his right hand and a skull in his left. In the background, there is a red wall with a statue of a man and a book with writing on it. The artist's facial expression is neutral, and he is looking directly at the viewer. The overall atmosphere of the painting is somber and reflective, with the use of dark colors and the presence of a skull. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's technique, you might want to look up chiaroscuro.
Johan / Johann Joseph Zoffany (born Johannes Josephus Zaufallij; 13 March 1733 – 11 November 1810) was a German neoclassical painter who was active mainly in England, Italy, and India.
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