Self-portraits
Discover with Sabine Engel that self-portraits in art are not merely representations, but profound messages about the artists themselves. Andrea Mantegna presents himself with his wife in a sacred scene.
Image gallery
Tizian, Selbstbildnis (Detail), um 1550-1555
Giovanni Bellini likely immortalized his likeness on a shield. Titian appears as a wealthy intellectual whose profession remains hidden in the painting. Learn why no artwork reveals as much about an artist as the self-portrait.
Simply art? What is the allure of the Old Masters? What stories do they tell in their paintings across the ages? How can their messages be deciphered? Discuss details of the exhibited works as well as their historical context. Topics change weekly.
- Participation fee: €6 plus admission.
- Limited number of participants. Online booking recommended.
Additional information
Dates
January 2026
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