Self-portrait 1510

Giorgione’s “Self-portrait” is a Renaissance oil painting completed in 1510, the year of the artist’s death. The work depicts a youthful Giorgione, with long, dark hair and a thoughtful expression. The artist's features are rendered with exquisite detail, conveying a sense of both realism and introspection. This intimate portrait is a rare glimpse into the life and personality of one of the most important figures in Venetian painting, known for his innovative use of color and light. The work, which is part of the Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum collection in Braunschweig, Germany, is considered a masterpiece of the High Renaissance.