Self-portrait with skull-cap

The painting 'Self-portrait with skull-cap' is a masterful exploration of the color black, embodying associations with solemnity and authority from the Middle Ages. This evocative Self-portrait is not rooted in Impressionism, but rather a potent, individual style that communicates the artist's personal depth. Rendered in rich oil on durable canvas, the depiction offers a poignant confrontation, enhancing the symbolism of the color black. The dark hues enhance the overall atmosphere, creating a striking contrast between the proposed opposites, akin to notions of good versus evil, and night versus day.