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Self-Portrait

Sir Anthony van Dyck and Jacobus Neeffs

National Gallery of Art

The image is an engraved portrait showing the upper body of a man facing slightly to his right while looking over his left shoulder towards the viewer. The man has a pointed mustache, a well-defined nose, and curly hair. He is clad in a garment with a high collar and is not holding any objects. Below him is a carved pedestal with classical motifs, two helmeted figures on each side, and a central shield adorned with decorative elements. The background consists of engraved clouds that blend with the figure's hair. The name "ANT. VAN DYCK" is inscribed above the central shield on the pedestal.

Artwork Details

Date
probably 1626/1641
Medium
etching and engraving (etching of head by van Dyck and finished in engraving by J. Neeffs) on laid paper
Dimensions
2259 × 3522 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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