The Mystery of Dutch and Baroque Art

1. The Mystery of Dutch and Baroque Art By: Jaya R., Layni H., Miranda J.

2. OVERVIEW http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhHwnrlZRus In the Catholic regions of Europe, the Counter Reformation gave religious art a new spirit through Baroque style. Baroque art was art that was intended to be doctrinally correct as well as visually and emotionally appealing so that the largest possible audience could be influenced. The newly independent Netherlands began moving towards a more secular society. Subjects of Dutch art shifted away from elaborate religious art and moved towards landscapes, still-lifes and the Genre Paintings that depicted daily life.

3. Velasquez (1599-1660) Born in Seville, Andalusia, Spain Influenced by many artists. Francisco Pacheco, Francisco de Herrera Characteristics: Realistic Natural

4. Las Hilenderas (1657) An illustration of the ancient Greek fable of the spinning contest between Pallas Athena and Arachne.

5. Portrait of Pope Innocent X (1650) The portrait of Pope Innocent X is know for its realistic nature, and natural depiction.

6. The painting shows a large room in the Madrid palace of King Philip IV of Spain, and presents several figures, most identifiable from the Spanish court. Las Meninas (1656)

7. Caravaggio Carvaggio • Caravaggio was born in Milan. • Apprenticeship to the Milanese painter Peterzano and Titian. • Characteristics: • Lombard art, a style which valued simplicity and attention to naturalistic detail

8. Martyrdom of Saint Ursula (1610) The holy Ursula legend depicted. Contrast in Color/ Darkness prominent

9. The moment when the resurrected but incognito Jesus, reveals himself to two of his disciples Supper at Emmaus (1601)

10. The painting depicts the story from the Gospel of Matthew. The Calling of St. Matthew (1600)

11. RUBENS (1577-1640) •Flemish & Renaissance •Differing religious views •Titian •Characteristics: •Movement/color     •Bold brushstrokes     •Light and shade, rich/sensuous

12. Louis XIII Comes of Age (1625) •Passing of throne •Hair color •Shields •France has flame, Louis looks for guidance

13. The Education of the Virgin (1626) •Counter-Reformation •Education by parents •The Golden Legend •Raised by angels

14. The Union of Earth and Water  (1618) •Contrast of light and dark, movement, and allusion to reality develop the style of baroque

15. VAN DYCK (1599-1641) •1599-1641 •Hendrik van Balen & Titian •Rubens •Court painter in late life •Characteristics:     •Portraits     •Robust to elegant to harried     •"Perfect" humans (van Dyck hands)     •Refined/elegant

16. Charles I On Horseback (1638) •Horizon: King is Superior •Pendant •Inscription

17. Cupid and Psyche (1640) •Thin paint suggests late life •Marriage of Mary to William II •Civil War (Venus v. Psyche)

18. Portrait of Jean-Charles della Faille (1629) •More portrait than later works •Famous Jesuit •Dutch instruments for mathematics

19. Born near Amsterdam Well educated Primary clients were ordinary citizens Characteristics Use of light and shadow            Use of bright, glossy colors Lively, theatrical gestures in small scale painting Preferred historical and Biblical subjects though clients preferred ordinary life Rembrandt (1606-1669)

20. One of his most famous paintings Commissioned portrait of city burghers Masterful use of light and shadow Bright colors Dramatic gestures The Night Watch (1642)

21. Dramatically juxtaposes statue of Homer next to Aristotle to make the viewer think Conveys enduring message and  makes use of the contrast of light and shadow. Aristotle and Homer (1653)

22. Masterfully presents “Syndics” (sampling officials), the subject of portrait Interrupted mid discussion, their personalities are successfully portrayed through expressions, gestures, & posture The Syndics of the Drapers Guild (1662)

23. Born in Delft, Holland  Commanded high prices  Not prolific--only 36 paintings survive Characteristics Known for scenes of ordinary life One of first to experiment with perspective and focus Vermeer (1632-1675)

24. Typical scene of woman  paid to acquire things on behalf of others completing transaction.  Captures ordinary scene with nuanced gestures Uses light and dark to focus/dramatize scene Includes self portrait of Vermeer, on left The Procuress (1656)

25. Portrait of ordinary girl  Goes beyond simple likeness of person Instilled with personality motion. Girl With Pearl Earring (1642)

26. Vividly captures an ordinary moment in time Use of perspective  evident comparing pitcher in foreground, size of woman in  middle, and hall table in background A Woman Asleep (1657)

27. The Clues

32. SO! Who's the thief? (Hint: They're in this room)

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