Self-Portrait

Peter Paul Rubens' Self-portrait from 1623 is an exquisite example of Baroque art, executed in Oil on a 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 Self-portrait depicts Rubens wearing a hat, demonstrating his confident demeanor. Notably, it was included in a 2016 exhibition on reuniting Charles I's art collection at the Royal Academy of Arts in London, highlighting its historical significance within European art.