Self-Portrait as a Young Man by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. A close-up oil portrait of a young man with dark, wavy hair and a mustache, gazing intensely at the viewer against a dark background.

Self-Portrait as a Young Man

Gian Lorenzo Bernini

1623 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A striking and intimate self-portrait by the Baroque master Gian Lorenzo Bernini, capturing a moment of youthful intensity.

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A substantial, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.

Often works in
Library · Study · Office
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Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Aged gold, Rich brown

About the piece

Created around 1623, this self-portrait reveals the young Gian Lorenzo Bernini just as he was becoming the leading artistic voice of the Roman Baroque. The painting is renowned for its psychological depth and masterful use of chiaroscuro, highlighting the artist's direct and piercing gaze.