Artists' Self-Portraits from the Uffizi
Ian Dejardin gives an insight into some of the self-portraits on exhibition from the Uffizi and gives us an understanding of the lives and aspirations of the artists behind these amazing paintings.
Exhibition held: 22 May - 15 July 2007

		Filippino Lippi Once thought to be a self-portrait of Masaccio is now regarded as Filippino Lippi, Painted on tile this exquisite fresco shows a young man with lazy Florentine eyes, parted lips and simple clothes.
		Ventura Passerotti Son of the famous artist Bartolomeo. A captivating painting, if for no other reason than for the very spontaneous gesture with which he is holding a small dog that takes pride of place on his lap
		Frans van Mieris A small but stunningly painted self-portrait shows van Mieris disturbed while playing a theorbo, an instrument famous for its difficulty in mastering.
		Carlo Dolci In this painting Carlo Dolci gives us a disturbing double portrait. In his right hand he holds a portrait of himself, painstakingly emphasising his profession as an artist, while he looks out at the viewer showing his inner suffering.
		Andrea Pozzo This highly innovative composition shows the painter in his Jesuit habit with his right he points to the interior of a church, alluding to his most important commission: the decoration of the ceiling and dome of Sant'Ignazio in Rome
		Johann Zoffany The artist himself presented this self-portrait to the Uffizi in 1722 when he was sent to Florence by Queen Charlotte. He holds an hourglass and skull, symbols of human fragility and morality. Behind him is the painting of the temptation of Saint Anthony which alludes to the virtuous path in life he, as an artist, must follow.
		Jacob More Sir Joshua Reynolds described Jacob More as 'the finest Painter of Air since Claude (Lorrain)'. More portrays himself in shirtsleeves and exquisite waistjacket and breeches creating a still life of refined elegance.
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