Who created "Self-portrait"?

Self-portrait was created by Simon Bening in 1558.

What medium is "Self-portrait"?

Self-portrait is Tempera and gold leaf on parchment.

Is "Self-portrait" in the public domain?

Yes, Self-portrait is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Self-portrait

Simon Bening

1558

Medium

Tempera and gold leaf on parchment

Dimensions

3 3/8 x 2 1/4 in. (8.5 x 5.7 cm)

Classification

Manuscripts and Illuminations

Department

Robert Lehman Collection

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Robert Lehman Collection, 1975

Accession Number

1975.1.2487

Tags

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Art Historical Context

Nestled within the opulent Robert Lehman Collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Simon Bening's *Self-Portrait* (1558) is a exquisite gem of Northern Renaissance illumination. Bening, a master Flemish miniaturist from Bruges (c. 1483–1561), was the last great practitioner of the Netherlandish manuscript tradition, succeeding his father, Simon Marmion. At just 3⅜ × 2¼ inches, this tiny work on parchment captures the artist's likeness with astonishing precision, likely originating from a luxurious Book of Hours or prayer book intended for elite patrons. Crafted in tempera and gold leaf—the...

Self-portrait

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