Self-portrait in a cap, wide-eyed and open-mouthed by Anonymous

Self-portrait in a cap, wide-eyed and open-mouthed after 1630

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print, etching, intaglio

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portrait

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self-portrait

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baroque

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print

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etching

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intaglio

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pencil drawing

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portrait drawing

Dimensions: height 55 mm, width 40 mm

Copyright: Rijks Museum: Open Domain

This is an etching, a self-portrait made by an anonymous artist. The figure startles us with wide-eyed and open-mouthed expression. The absence of a known author invites us to reflect on broader themes of identity and representation. This self-portrait, free from the constraints of a specific personal history, allows for a more universal reading. The figure's androgynous features disrupt traditional gender norms, suggesting a fluidity of identity. The choice of etching, a medium that allows for detailed and reproducible images, raises questions about accessibility and democratization in art. What does it mean for a portrait to be both intimate and anonymous? This small artwork captures a moment of raw, unfiltered emotion. It challenges conventional notions of self-representation. It asks us to consider the multifaceted nature of identity.

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