Baroque Art-4
Artist: Rembrandt van Rijn Title: The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 5'3¾" X 7'1¼" (1.6 X 2.1 m) Date: 1632 Revered as one of the greatest artist of all time Is a group portrait no arranged in row, Dr.Tulp is head of the surgeon s guild An open composition White ruff frame there faces as they emerge from the darkness Homage to science
Artist: Rembrandt van Rijn Title: Captain Frans Banning Cocq Mustering His Company (The Night Watch) Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 11'11" X 14'4" (3.63 X 4.37 m) (Cut down from the original size) Date: 1642 Commissioned by wealthy civic guard company Because of the dark pigments was originally called the night watch but later when cleaned it was evident it was a day scene Company is forming a parade in an Amsterdam street Young girl very unusual Characters may have been added for flavor
Artist: Rembrandt van Rijn Title: Three Crosses (First State) Medium: Drypoint and etching Size: 15 1 6 X 17¾" (38.5 X 45 cm) Date: 1653 Etching and Drypoint Deeping religiousness
Artist: Rembrandt van Rijn Title: Three Crosses (Fourth State) Medium: Drypoint and etching Size: 15 1 6 X 17¾" (38.5 X 45 cm) Date: 1653
Artist: Rembrandt van Rijn Title: Self-Portrait Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 52 ⅝ X 40⅞" (133.6 X 103.8 cm) Date: 1658 He painted over 100 self-portraits in his life This was very uncommon His later work reflected-used golden tones and subtle shading Simplified scenes with one subject Quiet and solemn mood Painted with broad thick strokes Died in 1669, after declaring financial bankruptcy(1690) for his lavish life style
Artist: Emanuel de Witte Title: Portuguese Synagogue, Amsterdam Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 43½ X 39" (110.5 X 99.1 cm) Date: 1680 Specialized in architectural interiors Many interiors were composites of several locations This one however was true to form Still stands in Amsterdam Is a historical record on the synagogue in the 17 th century
Artist: Jacob van Ruisdael Title: The Jewish Cemetery Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 4' 6" X 6'2½" (1.42 X 1.89 m) Date: 1655 60 Source/ Museum: The Detroit Institute of Arts. Great at projecting moods and dramatic compositions. Silent tombs, crumbling ruins, stormy landscape, and a rainbow Creates meanings and symbols with
Artist: Jan Vermeer Title: View of Delft Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 38 ½ X 46¼" (97.8 X 117.5 cm) Date: c. 1662 Source/ Museum: Mauritshuis, The Hague. Only created about 40 paintings in his life He moves buildings He used a camera obscura Beaded highlights
Artist: Jan Vermeer Title: Woman Holding a Balance Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 15 ⅞ X 14" (39 X 35 cm) Date: c. 1664 Source/ Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. Genre painting- scenes of contemporary or everyday life His was usually of women alone in their homes or with a servant Quiet interiors and low key colors Subdue emotions where light usually pours in from one window What is in the background?
Artist: Gerard ter Borch Title: The Suitor s Visit Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 32½ X 29⅝" (82.6 X 75.3 cm) Date: c. 1658 Source/ Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C Strings instruments= the harmony of souls Dog- fido Artist was well know for his treatments of fabrics, like lace, silk, and satin Very dramatic lighting
Artist: Maria Sibylla Merian Title: Plate 9 from Dissertation in Insect Generations and Metamorphosis in Surinam Medium: Hand-colored engraving Size: 18 ⅞ X 13" (47.9 X 33 cm) Date: 1719 Source/ Museum: National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington, D.C. donor (1976.56) Before photographs scientist relied on artist to create studies She created cycle of life paintings for insects which made the old idea of insects simply rising from the ground obsolete Became a published art and researcher
Artist: Rachel Ruysch Title: Flower Still Life Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 30 X 24" (76.2 X 61 cm) Date: After 1700 Source/ Museum: The Toledo Museum of Art, Ohio. Purchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment. Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey (1956.57) Dutch tradition of flower painting Had a long career and pieces were highly prized Here painting were worth twice of what Rembrandts were at the time Diagonal compositions with lots of interest Placed fruit, shells, or insects in her compositions
Artist: Inigo Jones Title: Banqu eting House, Whiteh all Palace Date: 1619 22 Sourc e/ Muse um: Londo n
Artist: Peter Paul Rubens Title: Interior, Banqueting House, Whitehall Palace. Ceiling paintings of the apotheosis of King James and the glorification of the Stuart monarchy Medium: n/a Size: n/a Date: 1630 35 One large room, not two stories per say Colonnade with ionic columns/pilasters Peter Paul Rubens was commissioned to paint the ceiling Royal triumphs that end with the kind carried to heaven on clouds of glory No smoke or candles in here the king was afraid it would harm the ceiling
Artist: Christopher Wren Title: Saint Paul s Cathedral, London Date: Designed 1673, built 1675 1710 Great fire of 1666 destroyed Made to Rival St. Peters in Rome Very long nave, short transepts with semi circular ends, and a dome Has oculus and is masonry cover with wood and lead for outer dome 2 staged of paired Corinthian columns support a carved pediment Size, ornamentation, vertical thrust, complex form, and chiarscuro effects created by the porches make this baroque if you want to see his memorial, look around you
Artist: John Vanbrugh Title: Blenheim Palace, Woodstock Date: 1705 12 and 1715 25 Source/ Museum: Oxfordshire, England
Title: Parson Capen House Date: 1683 Source/ Museum: Topsfield, Massachusetts
Artist: Anonymous ( Freake Painter ) Title: Mrs. Freake and Baby Mary Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 42¼ X 36¼" (108 X 92.1 cm) Date: c. 1674 Source/ Museum: Worcester Museum of Art, Worcester, Massachusetts