Old World Portraits
Self-Portrait as a Young Man
Gian Lorenzo Bernini
A striking and intimate self-portrait by the Baroque master Gian Lorenzo Bernini, capturing a moment of youthful intensity.
Self-Portrait as a Mature Man
Gian Lorenzo Bernini
1635 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A striking and intimate self-portrait by the Baroque master Gian Lorenzo Bernini, featuring masterful use of light and shadow.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy
About the piece
This evocative self-portrait depicts the great Baroque artist Gian Lorenzo Bernini in his maturity. Painted around 1635, the work demonstrates his psychological insight and command of chiaroscuro, creating a powerful presence that commands the viewer's attention with its intense gaze and masterful brushwork.
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