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Selfportrait, c1720. Creator: Martin van Meytens
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Selfportrait, c1720. Creator: Martin van Meytens
Selfportrait, c1720
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1720s Martin Van Meytens Martin Van Meytens The Younger Meytens Martin Van Self Portrait Turban Turbans Head Dress National Museum Sweden Nationalmuseum Sweden Stockholm National Museum Young Man
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Selfportrait by Martin van Meytens (c1720): A Glimpse into the Baroque Era This self-portrait, created by Martin van Meytens the Younger around 1720, offers a window into the 18th century and the world of the Baroque era. The oil on canvas painting, now held at the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm, Sweden, showcases the young artist in head-to-toe finery, dressed in the height of fashionable attire for the time. The young man gazes directly at the viewer with an air of self-assured confidence, his piercing eyes drawing us in. His head is adorned with an elaborate turban, a common headdress for fashionable men of the era. The rich colors and intricate details of the painting are a testament to van Meytens' mastery of the medium. Van Meytens, a renowned painter of his time, is depicted here in his professional attire, complete with a smock and palette in hand. The painting's muted color palette, characteristic of the Baroque era, adds to the sense of timelessness and elegance. The Nationalmuseum in Stockholm, a treasure trove of Swedish heritage art, is home to this remarkable self-portrait, which continues to captivate audiences with its intriguing glimpse into the past. The painting's direct gaze and the young man's confident demeanor invite us to connect with the artist and the era he represented, making it a must-see for anyone interested in the history of art and the Baroque period.
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