Zelfportret

About this artwork

hoogte 198 mm x breedte 153 mm

Art Historical Context

Cornelis van den Berg’s "Zelfportret" from 1754 presents an intimate self-portrait rendered with brush on a modest sheet of paper. Measuring just 198 by 153 millimeters, the work’s small scale suggests it may have served as a personal study or a private keepsake rather than a formal commission. The choice of medium allows for fluid, expressive lines that capture the artist’s features with economy and sensitivity. In the mid-eighteenth century, self-portraiture was becoming an increasingly popular vehicle for artists to explore identity and skill. Van den Berg’s brushwork reflects the period’s...