Melancholy Self Portrait, Image of Bernini's melancholic self portrait, part of a series of self portraits the artist did throughout his life. This particular portrait illustrates the influence of Diego Velazquez. The bust portrait depicts an adult artist, against a dark backdrop wearing dark clothes with a wide, white collar., circa 1630, Photographed in 22978
Scope and Contents
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.SCUL.0288; Public Notes: Painting was sold into a private collection, facilitated by Sotheby's in November 1962.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1630
- Creation: Photographed in 22978
Creator
- Gian Lorenzo Bernini (alternatively: Bernini, Giovanni Lorenzo, Cavaliere; Gianlorenzo Bernin) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection may be viewed only in the reading room of Special Collections in the Jean and Alexander Heard Library. Collections should be requested 2-3 days prior to visiting in order to facilitate easier access. For questions or to request a collection, contact specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu.
Biographical / Historical
Subjects: Paintings; Portraits; Male Portraits; Self Portraits; Technique: painting (technique); Work type: sculpture
Full Extent
1 Items : Image Work Type: photographic print ; Image height (in.): 7.4; Image width (in.): 5.7in.
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Description
Medium: oil paint; Physical condition: good; Print type: black and white; Support: canvas
General
Artist Nationality: Italian; Artist Status: confirmed; Inscription translation text type:
Source
- Private Collection (Repository, Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Vanderbilt University Special Collections and University Archives Repository
Special Collections Library
1101 19th Ave. S.
Nashville TN 37212 United States
specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu
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