Holland / 1649
Self-Portrait
Look closely at Self-Portrait. Portrait in fine black ink of a light-skinned young man with a prominent nose, soft features, and wavy shoulder-length hair.
Which detail would have made someone stop and look at this print? The Art Institute dates Self-Portrait to 1649.
A CLOSER LOOK
Cornelis Visscher Dutch, c. 1629-1658 made this print. The museum dates it 1649.
The original museum record has the full image, attribution, and catalog details. Return to the work after reading its record and see what you notice.
FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE
Art Institute of ChicagoSelf-PortraitOriginal explanation based on the sources above. Images carry their own reuse terms.