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Self-Portrait, by Paulus Moreelse, oil, 1630

Self-Portrait

Paulus Moreelse

1630

oil

panel

From the collection of Mauritshuis

Dominant colour

Overview

Self-Portrait is a 1630 oil by Paulus Moreelse, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at Mauritshuis.

Who painted this?
Paulus Moreelse
When & what style?
1630 · Dutch Golden Age
Where can I see it?
Mauritshuis

About this work

This painting shows a man with a long white beard and hair, wearing a dark jacket with a white fur collar. He is holding a piece of paper in his left hand. The man's expression is serious, and he is looking directly at the viewer. The background of the painting is a dark brown color, which helps to focus attention on the subject. If you want to learn more about the artist who painted this self-portrait, look up Paulus Moreelse.

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