Self portrait with a Sunflower
Anthony van Dyck
Sir Anthony van Dyck was a Flemish Baroque artist who became the leading court painter in England, after enjoying great success in Italy and the Southern Netherlands.
Max Resolution:1134×894 PX
Title:Self portrait with a Sunflower
Artists:Anthony van Dyck
Date:1632
Style:Baroque
Genre:self-portrait,tronie
Medium:oil,canvas
Location:Private Collection
Dimensions:73×60 cm
Copyright:Public domain
Self-portrait with a sunflower is a 1632–33 self-portrait by Anthony van Dyck. It is now in the private collection of the Duke of Westminster.
It was produced at the height of his fame, while he was 'principal Paynter in order to their Majesties' at the court of Charles I of England, who also knighted him. He wears the gold chain given to him by Charles and holds a large sunflower, whose symbolism is much debated.
It was produced at the height of his fame, while he was 'principal Paynter in order to their Majesties' at the court of Charles I of England, who also knighted him. He wears the gold chain given to him by Charles and holds a large sunflower, whose symbolism is much debated.