Self-Portrait
1685
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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Michiel van Musscher
Michiel van Musscher (1645–1705) was an artist, born in Rotterdam.
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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Self-Portrait is a 1685 by Michiel van Musscher, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This etching shows a serious-looking man with curly hair and a dark coat, sitting in the center. Around him, two winged figures—one holding a scythe, the other a staff—frame the scene like guardians. Above, tangled vines and a clock-like object hover near the top, while a smaller figure with wings crouches below. The whole image is dark and detailed, with sharp contrasts between light and shadow. The man’s intense gaze and the strange symbols around him suggest a deeper meaning, possibly about time or mortality. This work was made in 1685 by an artist who used drama and symbolism to tell stories. Look up Baroque to see more art like this.
Michiel van Musscher (1645–1705) was an artist, born in Rotterdam.
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