Artwork
Self-Portrait
Self-Portrait is a print by the Baroque artist Ottavio Leoni. It dates from 1625 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1922.230
- Credit line
- Gift of E. L. Whittemore
About this work
Overview
This 1625 print is a self-portrait by Ottavio Mario Leoni, an Italian artist known for his work in Rome during the early-Baroque period.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Leoni with curly hair and a mustache, wearing ornate attire with a star-shaped brooch. He gazes directly, his expression serious. The Latin inscription at the top confirms his identity and profession as a Roman painter.
Technique & Style
The black-and-white print features a plain background and a dotted oval frame around the subject, emphasizing Leoni's figure. The level of detail in his clothing and facial features suggests a high level of craftsmanship.
History & Provenance
The self-portrait is now held in The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Ottavio Leoni (1578 – 4 September 1630) was an Italian painter and printmaker of the early-Baroque, active mainly in Rome.
