1540
oil
panel
From the collection of Hermitage Museum
Self-Portrait is a 1540 oil by Lambert Lombard, a Mannerism work, held at Hermitage Museum.
The painting depicts a man with a dark jacket and a white collar, holding a small object in his right hand. His curly brown hair and beard are prominent features of his face. The background is a warm yellow color. The man's attire and hairstyle suggest a sense of elegance and refinement. The small object he holds is not clearly identifiable, but it may be a tool or a symbol of his profession. This painting is reminiscent of the work of artists who used chiaroscuro, a technique that emphasizes contrasts between light and dark. If you're interested in learning more about this style, you might want to explore the work of other artists who used chiaroscuro.
Lambert Lombard (French pronunciation: ; c. 1505 – August 1566) was a Renaissance painter, architect and theorist for the Prince-Bishopric of Liège. During his career he worked for Jan Gossaert in Middelburg and trained Frans Floris.
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