Self-Portrait

Augustin Hirschvogel

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an upper body profile of a man facing to the left. His position is slightly turned to the left side, showcasing his left profile. The man has pronounced facial features with a long, hooked nose and a detailed beard and mustache, both of which are curly and textured. His hair is short, wavy, and appears to be receding slightly. He is wearing a robe or cloak with a fur collar. In front of him, an armillary sphere rests on the table, and he holds a pair of dividers. Engraved text above and below provides additional information, and decorative elements surround these inscriptions. The background is plain.