Self-portrait
1646
oil
From the collection of Uffizi Gallery
1646
oil
From the collection of Uffizi Gallery
Dominant colour
Self-portrait is a 1646 oil by Johannes Gumpp Roberto, a early_baroque_italian work, held at Uffizi Gallery.
This painting is a self-portrait, depicting two images of the same person. The person is shown from the chest up, wearing a dark jacket with a white collar. They are holding a paintbrush in their right hand and have a piece of paper with writing on it pinned to their head. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to highlight the subject's face and clothing. The overall effect is one of simplicity and focus on the subject. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look into the technique of chiaroscuro.
