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Baroque · 1638

Self-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting

Self-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting by Artemisia Gentileschi

Self-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting (1638) by Artemisia Gentileschi. Its palette is led by dark reddish brown (#412b1d, 55%) and bistre (#221e17, 33%), with accents of taupe and warm grey. Overall the canvas is dark, muted and warm.

Palette

Color families

Brown 58%, Black 39%, White 1%, Orange 1%, Yellow 0%

Measurements

Lightness
0.32
Contrast
0.38
Vividness
0.026
Warmth
+1.00
Complexity
67 cells
Hue range
0.28
Focus
0.14

Details

Date
1638
Medium
Oil on canvas
Size
98.6 × 75.2 cm
Genre
self-portrait
Collection
Royal Collection

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