Old World Portraits
Self-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting
Artemisia Gentileschi
This dramatic 17th-century self-portrait by Artemisia Gentileschi captures the artist in the act of creation, personifying the Allegory of Painting.
Self-Portrait at Her Easel
Maria Schalcken
1670 · Oil Paint, Panel
A refined 17th-century self-portrait of Dutch artist Maria Schalcken at work in her candlelit studio.
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted circa 1670, this self-portrait by Maria Schalcken captures the artist in a moment of creative contemplation. Dressed in rich blue and gold silks with a delicate lace cap, she gestures toward a landscape on her easel, signaling her professional skill. The work is a masterclass in the Dutch Golden Age style, utilizing dramatic chiaroscuro to highlight the textures of her garment and the tools of her trade.
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