Titian`s Self Portrait with a Young 1630

This etching, created by Anthony van Dyck in 1630, depicts Titian, a famed Venetian painter, in a self-portrait with a young woman. The scene shows Titian, distinguished by his white beard, looking at a young woman who, with a look of curiosity, touches his hand. The presence of a skull in the background, often a memento mori, suggests themes of mortality and the passage of time. Van Dyck's etching, known for its detailed lines and subtle shading, is a powerful homage to the influential older artist.