Self-Portrait
1715 - 1730
Medium
copper (metal)
Dimensions
10; 12.5
About this artwork
Zelfportret van de schilder Cornelis Troost. Buste in ovaal, het gezicht aanziend.
Art Historical Context
Cornelis Troost's *Self-Portrait* (. 1715–1730) offers an intimate glimpse into the early career of this Dutch Rococo master. Born in 1696, Troost created this small-scale work on copper—measuring just 12.5 × 10 cm—when he was in his late teens to early thirties. Presented as a facing bust within an oval frame, it the young artist's direct gaze, conveying confidence and introspection typical of self-portraits from the era. As a pioneering figure bridging the Dutch Golden Age and Rococo, Troost was renowned for his theatrical scenes, tronies (expressive head studies), and witty genre paintings...
About the Artist
Cornelis Troost · 1696–1750
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