Zelfportret met vlinderdas 1913

"Zelfportret met vlinderdas" (Self-Portrait with Bow Tie) is a woodcut print by Dutch artist Jan Mankes, created in 1913. The artwork depicts a close-up portrait of Mankes, with his signature "J. Mankes" in the bottom right corner. The use of minimal lines and a muted color palette emphasizes the artist's self-reflection and introspective nature, typical of Mankes’ art. The print highlights his distinctive style, known for its meticulous detail, realism, and often melancholic tone. The work is a significant example of Mankes's self-portraits, which often captured his internal struggles and the loneliness he experienced as an artist.