Self-Portrait 1675 - 1680

This self-portrait by Carel de (II) Moor, created between 1675-1680, depicts the artist as a young man with long, curly brown hair. His blue eyes and serious expression suggest a thoughtful and introspective nature, characteristic of 17th-century Dutch portraiture. The painting's oval format and the artist's relaxed posture against a landscape background were popular stylistic choices during this period. Currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, this intimate self-portrait offers a glimpse into the life and artistic sensibilities of a prominent Dutch painter.