Self-Portrait of the Artist's Father in a Forest

About this work

The image presents a serene forest scene, with a man seated on a chair in the foreground. He is dressed in a long coat and holds a bow and arrow, while a canvas on an easel stands beside him. The forest surroundings are lush and vibrant, with trees and foliage filling the background. A closer look reveals the man's attire, which appears to be from the 18th century. His coat is long and ornate, and he wears a hat and boots. The canvas on the easel is blank, suggesting that the man may be an artist. The image is a self-portrait of the artist's father in a forest, created by Martin Elias Ridinger after 1767. To learn more about the Baroque movement, which influenced Ridinger's work, explore the Baroque style and its characteristics.