Old World Portraits
Self-Portrait
Carel Fabritius
An intimate and atmospheric Dutch Golden Age self-portrait by Carel Fabritius, showcasing masterful use of light and shadow.
Young Man in a Fur Cap (Self-Portrait)
Carel Fabritius
1654 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A masterful Dutch Golden Age self-portrait featuring a striking gaze and sophisticated play of light.
$243
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6 frame sizes
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Where it works
A balanced artwork with steady presence with warm, lived-in color — holds a composed wall with restraint.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Olive green, Rich brown
About the piece
Created in 1654, this compelling self-portrait by Carel Fabritius—Rembrandt's most gifted pupil—is a cornerstone of Dutch Golden Age painting. The work demonstrates his exceptional ability to capture light and texture, from the soft wool of the cap to the cold, reflective surface of the steel breastplate, set against a characteristically luminous, cloudy background.
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