Why it matters
Rubens portrays himself in a courtly style, with sword, glove and column, but with more attention to facial detail than was usual in such portraits.
Did you know?
- It dates from 1638–1639.
- It measures 109.5 × 85 cm.
- It is in the Kunsthistorisches Museum.
Based on the Wikipedia article Self-Portrait (Rubens, Vienna) (CC BY-SA 4.0).
