Zelfportret van Ludolf Bakhuysen, borstbeeld, nagenoeg en face

About this artwork

height 152 mm x width 126 mm

Art Historical Context

**Ludolf Bakhuysen's-Portrait: A Personal Gaze** Welcome to this charming self-portrait by Ludolf Bakhuysen, a Dutch artist active during the late 17th century (0–1708). Titled *Zelfportret vanolf Bakhuysen,beeld, nagenoeg en face*—or "Self-Portrait of Ludolf Bakysen, bust, nearly frontal"—this intimate work captures the artist in a bust-length view, facing almost directly forward. Such self-portraits were a hallmark of the period, allowing painters to explore their own features with unflinching honesty, blending technical practice with personal revelation. Crafted on paper and measuring a m...