Self-portrait
1716
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
1716
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
This painting is a self-portrait of the artist, depicted in an oval frame. The subject is a man with long, curly white hair and a serious expression. He wears a brown robe with gold accents over a white shirt. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to highlight the subject's face and clothing. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look into the technique of chiaroscuro.
