Self-Portrait (Beccafumi)

This refers to one or more self-portraits believed to be created by the Italian Renaissance painter Domenico Beccafumi (c. 1486 – 1551). While no definitively identified, singular "Self-Portrait" with universal agreement exists, scholars attribute self-portrait features to figures within some of Beccafumi's larger compositions.

The identification process relies on stylistic analysis, comparison to known representations of Beccafumi (however limited), and historical context. The relatively small number of confirmed portraits of Renaissance artists makes definitive attributions challenging.

Notable works that have been suggested to contain a self-portrait of Beccafumi include figures within his frescoes and panel paintings in Siena and elsewhere. These proposed self-portraits often depict the artist as a background figure or as a character within a larger narrative, allowing for both artistic expression and a degree of anonymity.

The significance of identifying these figures as self-portraits lies in the insight they offer into Beccafumi's artistic self-awareness, his place within his own works, and the broader role of the artist in Renaissance society. The potential self-portraits add a layer of personal connection and interpretation to his celebrated, often Mannerist, artistic style.