Van Cleeve Collection

Portrait of Joos van Cleve, painter active in Antwerp, circa 1485-1540
6338709 Portrait of Joos van Cleve, painter active in Antwerp, circa 1485-1540 by Worthington, William Henry (1819-39); (add.info.: Portrait of Joos van Cleve, painter active in Antwerp)

The Holy Family, ca. 1515. Creator: Workshop of Joos van Cleve (Netherlandish, Cleve ca
The Holy Family, ca. 1515

Francis I (1494-1547), King of France. Creator: Workshop of Joos van Cleve (Netherlandish
Francis I (1494-1547), King of France. Francis holds the golden pommel of a precious sword. (ca. 1485-1540/41)

The Last Judgment, ca. 1520-25. Creator: Joos van Cleve
The Last Judgment, ca. 1520-25

Virgin and Child, ca. 1525. Creator: Joos van Cleve
Virgin and Child, ca. 1525

The Holy Family, ca. 1512-13. Creator: Joos van Cleve
The Holy Family, ca. 1512-13

The Annunciation, ca. 1525. Creator: Joos van Cleve
The Annunciation, ca. 1525

St. Jerome in his Study, c1530, (1920). Creator: Circle of Joos van Cleve
St. Jerome in his Study, c1530, (1920). St Jerome was a Christian priest, confessor, theologian, and historian. Painted by Circle of Joos van Cleve in Tempera and Oil on Panel

Portrait of Henry VIII (Hampton Court Palace), c1530, (1903). Artist: Joos van Cleve
Portrait of Henry VIII (Hampton Court Palace), c1530, (1903). From the Royal Collection, Windsor Castle. From Social England, Volume III, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A

The Holy Family, between 1464 and 1540. Artist: Joos van Cleve
The Holy Family, between 1464 and 1540. Cleve, Joos, van (ca. 1485-1540). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The Holy Family, 16th century. Artist: Joos van Cleve
The Holy Family, 16th century. From the collection of the Hermitage, St. Petersburg, Russia

Portrait of Eleanor, Queen of France, c1530-1540. Artist: Joos van Cleve
Portrait of Eleanor of Hapsbourg (1498-1558), Queen of France, c1530-1540. Eleanor of Hapsbourg was Archduchess of Austria, Queen of Portugal, then Queen of France and the second wife of Francois I

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Joos van Cleve, a renowned painter active in Antwerp during the late 15th and early 16th centuries, left an indelible mark on the art world with his exquisite works. His talent for capturing the essence of his subjects is evident in pieces such as "Portrait of Joos van Cleve, " where he skillfully portrays himself with meticulous attention to detail. In "The Holy Family, " created by the workshop of Joos van Cleve, we witness his ability to depict religious scenes with profound emotion and spirituality. The delicate brushstrokes and harmonious color palette transport us to a serene realm where divine love prevails. Not limited to religious themes, Van Cleve also ventured into portraiture. In "Francis I, King of France, " another masterpiece from his workshop, we see a regal figure exuding power and authority. The artist's keen eye for capturing facial expressions brings this historical figure back to life before our eyes. One cannot overlook Van Cleve's magnum opus, "The Last Judgment. " This monumental painting showcases his mastery over composition and narrative storytelling. With its intricate details and dramatic depiction of heaven and hell, it leaves viewers contemplating their own mortality. Van Cleve's devotion to depicting the Virgin Mary is evident in works like "Virgin and Child" and various renditions of "The Holy Family. " These paintings radiate tenderness while highlighting the artist's technical prowess through impeccable rendering of textures and drapery. "The Annunciation" transports us to that pivotal moment when Gabriel delivers news that would change history forever. Van Cleve captures both awe-inspiring celestial beings as well as human vulnerability through subtle gestures and expressions. While some attributions remain uncertain due to collaborations within artistic circles at that time, pieces like "St. Jerome in his Study" demonstrate Van Cleve's influence even beyond what can be definitively credited solely to him.