Self-portrait, 1558, Tempera and gold leaf on parchment, 3 3/8 x 2 1/4 in. ( x cm), Manuscripts and Illuminations, Simon

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Self-portrait, 1558, Tempera and gold leaf on parchment, 3 3/8 x 2 1/4 in. ( x cm), Manuscripts and Illuminations, Simon Bening (Netherlandish, Ghent (?) 1483/84–1561 Bruges), Written in gold on a red background is an inscription that identifies this miniature as a self-portrait of the famous Bruges illuminator, Simon Bening: 'Simon Bennik, the son of Alexander, painted this himself at the age of 75 in 1558

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Size: 3784px × 5339px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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