1742
unspecified
From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
Dominant colour
Omakuva is a 1742 unspecified by Martin van Meytens, held at Finnish National Gallery.
This painting shows a man in a dark red coat with gold trim, sitting against a plain background. His white collar peeks out, and he holds a small, ornate mirror with a portrait inside it. The lighting is soft, focusing on his face and the mirror, while his sleeve and coat fade into shadow. The mirror’s tiny portrait inside looks like another person, adding a layer of mystery. The way light and dark play across his face and clothes makes everything feel three-dimensional. Try looking up *chiaroscuro* next—it’s the technique used here for that dramatic lighting.
Martin van Meytens was a Swedish-Austrian painter who painted members of the Royal Court of Austria such as Marie Antoinette, Maria Theresa of Austria, Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor, the Emperor's family and members of the local aristocracy.
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