Self-portrait in a Window 1657

"Self-portrait in a Window" is a small oil-on-panel painting by the Dutch artist Gerrit Dou, created in 1657. The painting depicts the artist looking out of a window, holding a palette and brush. The artist's signature is visible on the windowsill. This self-portrait exemplifies Dou's expertise in portraying meticulous detail and subtle light, characteristic of the Dutch Golden Age genre of genre painting.