Self-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting
Artemisia Gentileschi
The artist presents herself as active maker, not passive muse.
Gallery collection
Portraits with Attitude
Portraits where identity, power, and point of view push past convention.
These works turn portraiture into conversation: who is seen, who holds power, and what the face refuses to hide.
Works in this collection
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Portrait of Juan de Pareja
Diego Velazquez
Presence and dignity are built through light and gaze.
Girl with a Pearl Earring
Johannes Vermeer
A minimal scene with maximum emotional pull.