Self-Portrait (Jordaens)
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| Artist | Jacob Jordaens |
| Year | c. 1648-1650 |
| Medium | Oil on canvas |
| Movement | Flemish Baroque |
| Dimensions | 101 cm × 84 cm (40 in × 33 in) |
| Location | Rubenshuis (on loan), Antwerp |
Self-Portrait is an oil on canvas painting by the Flemish artist Jacob Jordaens, c. 1648-1650. It is held on a loan at the Rubenshuis, in Antwerp[1]
The painter lifts his eyes from a sheet of paper, possibly a letter, that he holds in his hand to look toward the viewer. He conveys a sense of confidence and humility. He is dressed in indoor attire, expensive despite its seemingly casual appearance, consisting of a simple-collared white shirt, a jacket trimmed with gold braid, and prominent buttons.
Jordaens painted and drew several self-portraits, where he consistently depicts himself in bust form, often with a sheet of paper in hand. He has a painting for background.[2]
