Largillierre, efter selvportræt 1726 - 1748

This miniature portrait, created by David Gardelle between 1726 and 1748, depicts the artist himself, referencing a self-portrait by the prominent French painter Nicolas de Largillierre. The painting, housed in the Statens Museum for Kunst, showcases Gardelle's meticulous technique and masterful use of light and shadow, characteristic of the Rococo period. Gardelle, who lived a short but prolific life, captured a sense of realism and elegance in this miniature, creating a captivating study of self-representation in the artist's world.