Chiaroscuro Collection (page 6)

Marlot 27 04 23
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Den Haag Lange Voorhout 15 05 23 (2023)
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Den Haag Nieuwe Kerk 26 05 23 (2023)
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Neo Deco 08 06 23
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Solarized Roundism 16 06 23
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Roundism 22 06 23 (tribute To Anita Ekberg)
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Louise Brooks 07 07 23
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Neo Deco 30 07 23
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Nina 09 08 23
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Nina - 23-08-23
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Neo Deco - 29-08-23
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The Taking of Christ. Painting ascribed to Gerard Seghers
Painting ascribed to Gerard Seghers (1591-1651). Flemish baroque painter. The Taking of Christ. San Fernando Royal Academy of Fine Arts. Madrid. Spain. Date: 2019

Plate with lemons, ca. 1640, by Juan de Zurbaran (1620-1659)
Juan de Zurbaran (1620-1659). Spanish painter. Plate with lemons, ca.1640. San Fernando Royal Academy of Fine Arts. Madrid. Spain. Date: 2019

Gutenberg inventing the printing press, 1831 (oil on canvas)
7415639 Gutenberg inventing the printing press, 1831 (oil on canvas) by Laurent, Jean Antoine (1763-1832); Musee de Grenoble

Peasant Children, c. 1630-40 (oil on copper)
2563478 Peasant Children, c.1630-40 (oil on copper) by Le Nain, Antoine (c.1588-1648) (attr. to); 21.6x27.9 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow, Scotland; © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

Melampus and the Centaur, 1919 (oil on canvas)
1199786 Melampus and the Centaur, 1919 (oil on canvas) by Philpot, Glyn Warren (1884-1937); 121.9x204.3 cm; Glasgow Museums, UK; © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

St Helena, the Last Phase, c. 1900 (oil on canvas)
1219855 St Helena, the Last Phase, c.1900 (oil on canvas) by Sant, James (1820-1916); 63.5x48.3 cm; Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow

A woman seated smoking a pipe (oil on panel)
2913329 A woman seated smoking a pipe (oil on panel) by Metsu, Gabriel (1629-67) (after); 20x17 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

A Winter Night's Tale, c. 1867 (oil on canvas)
MAN276847 A Winter Night's Tale, c.1867 (oil on canvas) by Maclise, Daniel (Croquis, Alfred) (1806-70); 101.3x126.3 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Mother and Child, 1873 (oil on canvas)
2560291 Mother and Child, 1873 (oil on canvas) by Hicks, George Elgar (1824-1914); 125x104 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Still Life: Flowers and Fruit, c. 1700-20 (oil on panel)
4971750 Still Life: Flowers and Fruit, c.1700-20 (oil on panel) by Huysum, Jan van (1682-1749); 88.9x67.5 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Saint Sebastian healed by Saint Irene (oil on canvas)
868078 Saint Sebastian healed by Saint Irene (oil on canvas) by Bigot, Trophime (c.1595-p.1650); Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Oil and Water LD54C
Martin Parratt

Oil and Water LD71C
Martin Parratt

The Adoration of the Shepherds, 1616 (oil on canvas)
471166 The Adoration of the Shepherds, 1616 (oil on canvas) by Jordaens, Jacob (1593-1678); 157.7x118 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

Supper at Emmaus, c. 1610 (oil on canvas)
XIR409293 Supper at Emmaus, c.1610 (oil on canvas) by Rodriguez, Alonso (1578-1648); 116x166 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Pau, France; (add.info.: La Cene a Emmaus;)

The Holy Family and Saint John the Baptist (oil on panel)
489949 The Holy Family and Saint John the Baptist (oil on panel) by Benson, Ambrosius (1495-1550); 83x65.5 cm; Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Young Girl Sleeping (oil on canvas)
3471504 Young Girl Sleeping (oil on canvas) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92); 76.4x63.4 cm; Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Scaldis and Antverpia, 1609 (oil on panel)
471164 Scaldis and Antverpia, 1609 (oil on panel) by Janssens van Nuyssen, Abraham (1575-1632); 174x308 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Scene from the legend of Amour and Psyche (oil on canvas)
XOT366566 Scene from the legend of Amour and Psyche (oil on canvas) by Kauffmann, Angelica (1741-1807); Museo Civico Revoltella, Trieste

The Divine Eros Defeats the Earthly Eros, c. 1602 (oil on canvas)
3900541 The Divine Eros Defeats the Earthly Eros, c.1602 (oil on canvas) by Baglione, Giovanni (1571-1644); Staatliche Museen, Berlin, Germany

Vivae Omnium Ferre Imperatorum Imagines... 1557 Creator: Hubert Goltzius
Vivae Omnium Ferre Imperatorum Imagines... 1557

Burying the Regalia of Scotland (oil on canvas)
AGN358257 Burying the Regalia of Scotland (oil on canvas) by Wilkie, David (1785-1841); Private Collection; (add.info.: the Regalia or Scottish Honours are the oldest royal Regalia in Britain; gifts)

The burial of Tobit by his compatriots, 1733 (oil on canvas)
XMB468129 The burial of Tobit by his compatriots, 1733 (oil on canvas) by Parrocel, Pierre (1670-1739); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Marseille, France; (add.info.: Tobie gives burial to his compatriots; )

The Body of Christ Carried by Angels towards Heaven, 1516 (woodcut)
5858423 The Body of Christ Carried by Angels towards Heaven, 1516 (woodcut) by Grien, Hans Baldung (1484/5-1545); 22.3--15.2 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

Adam and Eve, 1519 (woodcut)
5858432 Adam and Eve, 1519 (woodcut) by Grien, Hans Baldung (1484/5-1545); 25.8x10.1 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA

Adam and Eve, 1511 (woodcut)
5858433 Adam and Eve, 1511 (woodcut) by Grien, Hans Baldung (1484/5-1545); 37.7x25.7 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA

The Fall of Mankind, 1511 (woodcut)
5858421 The Fall of Mankind, 1511 (woodcut) by Grien, Hans Baldung (1484/5-1545); 38--25.8 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: on upper plaque: LAPSUS HUMA: / NI GENERIS )

Dead Christ (oil on canvas)
899031 Dead Christ (oil on canvas) by Italian School, (17th century); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nantes, France; (add.info.: Ecole napolitaine. PE6714)

Pope Leo X (black chalk on paper)
449304 Pope Leo X (black chalk on paper) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); The Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; (add.info.: Pope Leo X (11 December 1475 - 1 December 1521)

The Mocked Christ (oil on canvas)
BRN160665 The Mocked Christ (oil on canvas) by Greco, El (Domenico Theotocopuli) (1541-1614); The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; © Barnes Foundation

The Tiburtine Sibyl showing Emperor Augustus the Virgin and Christ Child, ca. 1530-40. ca. 1530-40. Creator: Anon
The Tiburtine Sibyl showing Emperor Augustus the Virgin and Christ Child, ca. 1530-40

The Tirburtine Sibyl telling the Emperor Augustus of the coming in Christ, after Parmig... 1530-40. Creator: Anon
The Tirburtine Sibyl telling the Emperor Augustus of the coming in Christ, after Parmigianino, 1530-40

Detail of "The Assumption of Mary", 1745-48 (fresco)
3928826 Detail of "The Assumption of Mary", 1745-48 (fresco) by Bortoloni, Mattia (1695-1750), Biella, Felice (1702-86) & Bibiena, Giuseppe Galli (1696-1757); Sanctuary of Vicoforte, Cuneo

The Bubble (photogravure)
3618397 The Bubble (photogravure) by Brigman, Anne W. (1869-1950); Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; © Minneapolis Institute of Art; © Minneapolis Institute of Art

Lantern and Fireplace, 1932 (wood engraving)
1069217 Lantern and Fireplace, 1932 (wood engraving) by Gag, Wanda (1893-1946); 26.7x21 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; gift of Robert Janssen

Detail of "The Assumption of Mary", 1745-48 (fresco)
3928825 Detail of "The Assumption of Mary", 1745-48 (fresco) by Bortoloni, Mattia (1695-1750), Biella, Felice (1702-86) & Bibiena, Giuseppe Galli (1696-1757); Sanctuary of Vicoforte, Cuneo

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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.