Chiaroscuro Collection (#24)

St. Joseph the Carpenter, detail of the Infant Christ, c
XIR177872 St. Joseph the Carpenter, detail of the Infant Christ, c.1640 (oil on canvas) (detail of 34785) by Tour, Georges de la (1593-1652); 137x101 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; French

Feast Scene with a Young Married Couple, c. 1617 (oil on canvas)
XAL177148 Feast Scene with a Young Married Couple, c.1617 (oil on canvas) by Honthorst, Gerrit van (1590-1656); 138x203 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

Portrait of Jules Valles (1832-85) c. 1861 (oil on canvas)
XIR176066 Portrait of Jules Valles (1832-85) c.1861 (oil on canvas) by Courbet, Gustave (1819-77); Musee de la Vie Romantique, Paris

The Denial of St. Peter (oil on canvas)
XIR171536 The Denial of St. Peter (oil on canvas) by Pensionante de Saraceni, (17th century); Musee de la Chartreuse, Douai, France; (add.info.: Le Reniement de Saint Pierre; ); Italian

Allegory of Mathematics (oil on canvas)
BAL168230 Allegory of Mathematics (oil on canvas) by Strozzi, Bernardo (1581-1644); Art Museum of Kaluga, Russia; Italian, out of copyright

Portrait of a Man, 1640 (oil on canvas)
BAL165761 Portrait of a Man, 1640 (oil on canvas) by Rosa, Salvator (1615-73); 78x64.5 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; Italian, out of copyright

A Child Blowing on an Ember, early 1570s (oil on canvas)
XAL160172 A Child Blowing on an Ember, early 1570s (oil on canvas) by Greco, El (Domenico Theotocopuli) (1541-1614); 60.5x50.5 cm; Museo e Gallerie Nazionali di Capodimonte, Naples

The Sacrifice of Isaac, 1603 (oil on canvas)
XAL156761 The Sacrifice of Isaac, 1603 (oil on canvas) by Caravaggio, Michelangelo Merisi da (1571-1610); 104x135 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

The Birth of the Virgin, c. 1616-19 (oil on canvas)
XIR227624 The Birth of the Virgin, c.1616-19 (oil on canvas) by Saraceni, Carlo (c.1580-1620); 71x42 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: La Naissance de la Vierge; ); Italian, out of copyright

Concert with Musicians and Singers, c. 1625 (oil on canvas)
XIR227602 Concert with Musicians and Singers, c.1625 (oil on canvas) by Paolini, Pietro (1603-1681); 119x201 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; Italian, out of copyright

Meeting of Drinkers (oil on canvas)
XIR154976 Meeting of Drinkers (oil on canvas) by Manfredi, Bartolomeo (1580-c.1620) (after); 129x192 cm; Musee de Tesse, Le Mans, France; (add.info.: Reunions de buveurs.); Italian, out of copyright

The Incredulity of St. Thomas, 1602-03 (oil on canvas)
XAL154018 The Incredulity of St. Thomas, 1602-03 (oil on canvas) by Caravaggio, Michelangelo Merisi da (1571-1610); 107 x 146 cm; Schloss Sanssouci, Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany; Italian

A Shepherd, 1635 (oil on panel)
BAL226684 A Shepherd, 1635 (oil on panel) by Bray, Salomon de (1597-1664); 22.5x17.5 cm; Private Collection; Courtesy of Thomas Brod and Patrick Pilkington; Dutch, out of copyright

Self Portrait (oil on canvas)
XKH153624 Self Portrait (oil on canvas) by Smissen, Dominicus Van der (1704-60); 80.8x67.5 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

The Gamblers (oil on canvas)
XCF22503 The Gamblers (oil on canvas) by Caravaggio, Michelangelo (1571-1610) (follower of); Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Portrait of Lord Byron (1788-1824) (oil on canvas)
XIR142130 Portrait of Lord Byron (1788-1824) (oil on canvas) by Gericault, Theodore (1791-1824); Musee Fabre, Montpellier, France; French, out of copyright

The Woman with the Candlestick, 1825 (oil on canvas)
XKH141355 The Woman with the Candlestick, 1825 (oil on canvas) by Friedrich, Caspar David (1774-1840); 71x49 cm; On Loan to the Hamburg Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Penelope Undoing her Tapestry (oil on canvas)
XIR223259 Penelope Undoing her Tapestry (oil on canvas) by Bassano, Leandro da Ponte (1557-1622); 92x85 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rennes

Christ Crowned with Thorns, 1620 (oil on canvas)
XOS1249131 Christ Crowned with Thorns, 1620 (oil on canvas) by Brugghen, Hendrick Ter (1588-1629); 207x240 cm; Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen, Denmark; Dutch, out of copyright

Card and Backgammon Players. Fight over Cards, c. 1620-30 (oil on canvas)
XOS1249130 Card and Backgammon Players. Fight over Cards, c. 1620-30 (oil on canvas) by Rombouts, Theodor (1597-1637); 150x241 cm; Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

The Blacksmiths Shop (oil on canvas)
XYC123114 The Blacksmiths Shop (oil on canvas) by Wright of Derby, Joseph (1734-97); 128.3x104.1 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

1127663; out of copyright

St. Sebastian Tended by St. Irene and the Holy Women (oil on canvas)
XIR212521 St. Sebastian Tended by St. Irene and the Holy Women (oil on canvas) by Tour, Georges de la (1593-1652) (after); 108x142 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen

Young Woman with a Candle (oil on panel)
XIR212509 Young Woman with a Candle (oil on panel) by Jouderville, Isaac de (c.1613-c.1645/8); 66x50.7 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lille, France; (add.info.: Jeune Fille a la Chandelle; ); Dutch

The Anointing of David, c. 1645 (oil on canvas)
BAL1276077 The Anointing of David, c.1645 (oil on canvas) by Victors, Jan (c.1619-1676); 105x118 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; Dutch, out of copyright

The Denial of St. Peter, 1660 (oil on canvas)
XOS1109257 The Denial of St. Peter, 1660 (oil on canvas) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 154x159 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

The Ballad Singer, Henry Robert Morland, 1730-1797, British

Self-Portrait, Joseph Wright of Derby, 1734-1797, British

Seated Turk A Turk Enjoying a Siesta, Richard Parkes Bonington, 1802-1828, British

Hendrik Goltzius (Dutch, 1558-1617), Pluto, 1588-1590, chiaroscuro woodcut in sepia-ochre, green and black

Hendrik Goltzius (Dutch, 1558-1617), Persephone, 1588-1590, chiaroscuro woodcut printed from 3 blocks: black line block and 2 tone blocks in sepia-ochre and olive

Hendrik Goltzius (Dutch, 1558-1617), Bacchus, c. 1595, chiaroscuro woodcut in gold and two shades of brown on laid paper

Bartolomeo Coriolano after Guido Reni (Italian, active 1627-1653), Thesis, 1640, chiaroscuro woodcut in green and black

Andrea Andreani after Andrea Mantegna (Italian, 1558-1559-1629), The Triumph of Julius Caesar, 1599, chiaroscuro woodcut

Antonio da Trento after Parmigianino (Italian, c. 1508-1550 or after), The Martyrdom of Two Saints [recto], c. 1530, chiaroscuro woodcut printed from three blocks: dark green line block

Katharina Prestel after Abraham Bloemaert (German, 1747-1794), Roman Sacrifice, 1780, chiaroscuro aquatint in dark and light brown

Sunset, Flat Iron Mountain, Lost Dutchman State Park, Apache Junction, Arizona, USA

Sunset; Hopi Point; South Rim; Grand Canyon National Park; Arizona; USA

GAIUS MUCIUS SCAEVOLA. Mythical Roman hero. After a failed attempt to kill the Etruscan king Lars Porsenna in 509 B.C. and ordered to be cast into a fire

ANNE MORGAN BOUDOIR, c1913. A boudoir in the New York City home of Anne Morgan, philantrhopist and daughter of financier J.P. Morgan, decorated in the style of King Louis XVI of France

Cloudy day at Hengifoss in black and white

Chiaroscuro inside Amalfi Cathedral portico, Italy
Ligths and shadows inside the portico leading to the entrance of Duomo di Amalfi in Campania, Italy

Frontal head portrait of grey horse with bit and bridle

Portrait of standing grey horse
Portrait of grey standing horse, looking to camera

Night View, Bridge at Canaro, by Sanucca
Night View of the Building of the Bridge at Canaro, Alexandria, by Lieutenant Colonel Jean Sanucca. Date: 1804

Young Breton Girls Before the Procession, Watercolour and gouache. Ferdinand du Puigaudeau (1864-1930) French painter. Three girls in traditional white Breton bonnets making sure their candles are

Pallas Athene (Armoured Figure), 1664-1665. Oil on canvas. Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669) Dutch painter and etcher. Athene, patron goddess of Athens. Goddess of wisdom. Roman Minerva

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Chiaroscuro, a term derived from the Italian words "chiaro" meaning light and "scuro" meaning dark, refers to the technique of using strong contrasts between light and shadow in visual arts. This artistic method has been employed by numerous renowned artists throughout history, such as Diego Velazquez, Raphael, and many others. In Diego Velazquez's painting "Old Woman Cooking Eggs, " created in 1618, chiaroscuro is evident through the dramatic interplay of light and shadow on the subject's face. The contrast highlights her weathered features while adding depth and dimension to the overall composition. Similarly, in his masterpiece "Christ before the High Priest, " painted in 1617, Velazquez skillfully uses chiaroscuro to emphasize Christ's solemn expression amidst a dimly lit setting. The play of light enhances both the emotional intensity of the scene and creates a sense of mystery. Another notable example is Albrecht Dürer's engraving titled "Melencolia I. " Created during the Renaissance period, this artwork showcases intricate details illuminated by contrasting areas of darkness. Chiaroscuro here serves not only as an aesthetic choice but also symbolizes melancholy itself. Moving forward in time to Jan van Kessel II's still life painting "Still Life of Asparagus" from 1699; chiaroscuro plays a significant role in highlighting each individual stalk against a dark background. This technique adds realism to the arrangement while creating an atmosphere that draws attention to every delicate detail. Raphael's monumental work "The Transfiguration of Christ, " completed between 1516-1520, exemplifies how they are be used for narrative purposes. By employing strong contrasts between light and shadow on different figures within this religious scene, Raphael effectively guides viewers' focus towards key elements or characters. Even modern artists have embraced this technique.