Zelfportret van Cornelis van Noorde
Medium
paper
Dimensions
126; 140
About this artwork
Purchased with the support of the F.G. Waller-Fonds
Art Historical Context
Cornelis van Noorde’s "Zelfportret van Cornelis van Noorde," dated 1748, presents an intimate encounter with the artist through a compact work on paper measuring just 140 by 126 millimeters. Created in the mid-eighteenth century, this self-portrait captures van Noorde turning his gaze toward himself, a choice that invites viewers to consider how artists of the period used portraiture to record identity and skill. The choice of paper as a medium underscores the drawing’s personal and immediate nature, often favored for its ability to convey fine detail and spontaneity. Its modest size encourag...
About the Artist
Cornelis van Noorde · 1731–1795
Comment on works: Landscapes; Portraits; Engraver