Self-Portrait
Lifting a languid hand to his chin, the young Van Dyck presents himself as an aristocrat, excluding any signs of his trade such as a palette and brushes. This self-portrait probably dates from the artist’s stay at the English court during the winter of 1620–21, an experience that left a lasting impact on his art and self-presentation. Shortly afterward, Van Dyck traveled to Italy, where his predilection for fine dress and aristocratic manners drew both admiration and scorn from fellow artists.
Artwork Details
- Title: Self-Portrait
- Artist: Anthony van Dyck (Flemish, Antwerp 1599–1641 London)
- Date: ca. 1620–21
- Medium: Oil on canvas
- Dimensions: 47 1/8 x 34 5/8 in. (119.7 x 87.9 cm)
- Classification: Paintings
- Credit Line: The Jules Bache Collection, 1949
- Object Number: 49.7.25
- Curatorial Department: European Paintings
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