Autoportret
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From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum
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From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum
This painting depicts a man dressed in a red coat with gold accents and a black hat. He holds a palette and brushes in his left hand, suggesting he is an artist. The background is a mix of dark and light colors. The man's attire and the objects he holds are the main focus of the painting. The artist has used a range of colors to create depth and contrast in the image. The painting is a self-portrait of Anthonis Schoonjans, held at the Museum of Ethnography. To learn more about the artist's techniques, look up chiaroscuro.
