Anthony van Dyck self portrait (Metropolitan Museum of Art)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art possesses in its collection a self portrait painted by Flemish artist Anthony van Dyck. Done in oil on canvas, the work depicts its creator during his early twenties.
 Self portrait of Anthony van Dyck, circa 1620 | |
| Artist | Anthony van Dyck |
|---|---|
| Year | 1620–1621 |
| Medium | Oil on canvas |
| Subject | Anthony van Dyck |
| Dimensions | 119.7 cm × 87.9 cm (47.1 in × 34.6 in) |
| Location | Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City |
Description
The self portrait was likely painted by van Dyck during the winter of 1620–1621, which the artist spent in London. van Dyck chose to render a depiction of himself as a country gentlemen dressed in fine clothes; he likely acquired these clothes due to his father being a wealthy clothier.[1]
The painting was donated to the Met by American banker Jules Bache in 1949.[1]
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