Zelfportret van Titiaan Possibly 1661 - 1663

This etching, titled "Zelfportret van Titiaan," is a portrait of the renowned Venetian artist Titian by Jan Thomas, a Dutch artist working in Vienna. Created sometime between 1661 and 1663, the artwork is a close-up view of Titian's face, captured in profile. His aging features are rendered with meticulous detail, showcasing his long white beard and fur-trimmed collar. The etching's inscription in Italian identifies the subject and dedicates it to Empress Eleonora of Hungary and Bohemia, suggesting the piece may have been commissioned for a royal collection. Now in the Rijksmuseum, this etching offers a glimpse into the life of a significant figure in Renaissance art.