Self-Portrait 1628

"Self-Portrait" (1628), by Peter Paul Rubens, is a powerful and intimate portrait of the renowned Flemish Baroque artist. This oil-on-canvas self-portrait, currently housed in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy, showcases Rubens' characteristic bold brushstrokes and rich palette. The artist's intense gaze, coupled with the prominent beard and ruffled collar, conveys his confidence and artistic prowess. Rubens' dynamic use of light and shadow further emphasizes the depth and texture of his face, creating a sense of both realism and monumentality in this remarkable work.