Self-portrait 1623

This self-portrait by the renowned Flemish Baroque painter Peter Paul Rubens was painted in 1623. It shows a mature Rubens, dressed in a black coat and wide-brimmed hat, with his signature mustache and beard. The painting is a powerful portrayal of the artist, with a dramatic use of light and shadow and a sense of depth and movement. This work is a powerful reminder of the enduring legacy of the artist and a testament to the artistic mastery of the Baroque era. It is currently held in the National Gallery of Australia (NGA) in Canberra.