1650
oil
canvas
From the collection of Uffizi Gallery
Dominant colour
Self-Portrait is a 1650 oil by Michiel Sweerts, a Flemish Baroque painting work, held at Uffizi Gallery.
This painting is a self-portrait of a man with a mustache and dark hair. He is wearing a dark hat and a white collar. The background is dark, which makes the subject stand out. The man's facial expression is neutral, and he is looking straight at the viewer. His attire suggests that he is from the 17th century. The overall mood of the painting is somber. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
Michiel Sweerts or Michael Sweerts (29 September 1618 – 1 June 1664) was a Flemish painter and printmaker of the Baroque period, who is known for his allegorical and genre paintings, portraits and tronies.
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