Portrait of the Artist 1486 - 1689

"Portrait of the Artist" is an anonymous oil painting dating back to the 17th century and is currently held in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst. The artwork is a close-up portrait of a man with long, wavy hair and a thick beard. He is dressed in a dark robe, and his face is rendered with a high degree of realism, focusing on the minute details of his features, and hinting at the artist's skilled hand. While the identity of the sitter remains a mystery, the work offers a glimpse into the portraiture style of the 17th century.