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Zelfportret

Pieter Ledoulx

1751

oil

From the collection of Groeningemuseum

Rococo painting 18th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Zelfportret is a 1751 oil by Pieter Ledoulx, a Rococo painting work, held at Groeningemuseum.

Who painted this?: Pieter Ledoulx
When & what style?: 1751 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?: Groeningemuseum

About this work

This painting depicts a man with a serious expression, dressed in 18th-century attire. He wears a dark jacket with large buttons, a white ruffled shirt, and a high collar. His hair is styled in curls, and he faces the viewer directly. The man's gaze is steady, and his facial features are rendered in detail. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to focus attention on the subject. The overall effect is one of formality and gravity. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up Pieter Ledoulx.