Self-Portrait

Self-Portrait by Peter Paul Rubens
Artist
Peter Paul Rubens
Date
1623 - 1625
Style
Baroque
Genre
Self-portrait
Location
Uffizi Gallery
Peter Paul Rubens' Self-portrait from 1623 is a striking example of Baroque portraiture, rendered in oil on wood panel. Signed and dated by the artist, it was created to send to the Prince of Wales and remains part of the Royal Collection. The painting depicts Rubens wearing a hat, capturing his confident and introspective expression. In 2016, it was included in an exhibition focused on reuniting Charles I’s art collection at the Royal Academy of Arts in London, highlighting its historical significance.

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