Chiaroscuro Woodcut Collection

Aeneas Carrying Anchises from Troy, between 1623 and 1630. Creator: Ludolph Busing
Aeneas Carrying Anchises from Troy, between 1623 and 1630

Heroic Landscape with Women at Brook, Child Fishing, and Herdsmen, 1744. Creator: John Baptist Jackson
Heroic Landscape with Women at Brook, Child Fishing, and Herdsmen, 1744. From Six landscapes

Statuette of Neptune, c1738. Creator: John Baptist Jackson
Statuette of Neptune, c1738

Holy Family with Infant Saint John, 1625. Creator: Ludolph Busing
Holy Family with Infant Saint John, 1625

Saint John the Evangelist, 1782. Creator: John Skippe
Saint John the Evangelist, 1782

Male Saint Standing, with Folded Arms, Facing to the Left, 1781. Creator: John Skippe
Male Saint Standing, with Folded Arms, Facing to the Left, 1781

Man in Chains, 1808. Creator: John Skippe
Man in Chains, 1808

Two Shepherds and a Boy. Creator: John Skippe
Two Shepherds and a Boy

Madonna and Child Enthroned, Saint Jerome and Saint Francis. Creator: Anton Maria Zanetti
Madonna and Child Enthroned, Saint Jerome and Saint Francis

The Man of Sorrows Standing, 1522. Creator: Hans Weiditz
The Man of Sorrows Standing, 1522

Pyrgoteles. Creator: Hans Wechtlin the Elder
Pyrgoteles

The Adoration of the Magi. Creator: Giuseppe Nicola Rossigliani
The Adoration of the Magi

The Virgin and Child with Saints. Creator: Giuseppe Nicola Rossigliani
The Virgin and Child with Saints

The Virgin and Child with Saints. Creator: Giuseppe Nicola Rossigliani
The Virgin and Child with Saints

The Presentation in the Temple. Creator: Parmigianino
The Presentation in the Temple

Pyramus and Thisbe, c. 1510. Creator: Hans Wechtlin (German, 1480 / 85-aft 1526)
Pyramus and Thisbe, c. 1510. In Metamorphoses, written by the Roman poet Ovid (43 BC-AD 17), the parents of Pyramus and Thisbe forbid them to marry

Moses with the Tablets of Law, 1623/30. Creator: Ludolph Busing
Moses with the Tablets of Law, 1623/30

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 )

Bust of a Man, 17th century. Creator: Jan Lievens
Bust of a Man, 17th century

Saint Sebastian, 1514 (woodcut)
5858435 Saint Sebastian, 1514 (woodcut) by Grien, Hans Baldung (1484/5-1545); 31.1x23.3 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

The Drunk Bacchus, c. 1520 (woodcut)
5858425 The Drunk Bacchus, c.1520 (woodcut) by Grien, Hans Baldung (1484/5-1545); 22A--15.1 cm; German, out of copyright

Lamentation for Christ, 1510 (woodcut)
5858424 Lamentation for Christ, 1510 (woodcut) by Grien, Hans Baldung (1484/5-1545); 22.7A--15.7 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; German, out of copyright

The Three Fates: Lachesis, Atropos and Klotho, 1513 (woodcut)
5858419 The Three Fates: Lachesis, Atropos and Klotho, 1513 (woodcut) by Grien, Hans Baldung (1484/5-1545); 21.8A--17.3 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; German, out of copyright

Christopher, Margrave of Baden, 1511 (woodcut)
5858436 Christopher, Margrave of Baden, 1511 (woodcut) by Grien, Hans Baldung (1484/5-1545); 17.2x10.2 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

The Conversion of Paul, 1515-17 (woodcut)
5858422 The Conversion of Paul, 1515-17 (woodcut) by Grien, Hans Baldung (1484/5-1545); 29.7x19.7 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; German, out of copyright

The Witches, 1510 (woodcut)
5858420 The Witches, 1510 (woodcut) by Grien, Hans Baldung (1484/5-1545); 38.9A--27 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: second of two states); German, out of copyright

Madonna and Child Accompanied by Saints, 1585. Creator: Andrea Andreani
Madonna and Child Accompanied by Saints, 1585

The Entombment, 1585. Creator: Andrea Andreani
The Entombment, 1585

The Triumph of Julius Caesar [no. 7 and 8 plus 2 columns], 1599. Creator: Andrea Andreani
The Triumph of Julius Caesar [no.7 and 8 plus 2 columns], 1599

The Triumph of Julius Caesar [no. 5 and 6 plus 2 columns], 1599. Creator: Andrea Andreani
The Triumph of Julius Caesar [no.5 and 6 plus 2 columns], 1599

The Triumph of Julius Caesar: Title Page, 1599. Creator: Andrea Andreani
The Triumph of Julius Caesar: Title Page, 1599

Saint Cecilia, first half 16th century. Creator: Antonio da Trento
Saint Cecilia, first half 16th century. Attributed to Antonio da Trento

Eve, 1587. Creator: Andrea Andreani
Eve, 1587

The Triumph of Julius Caesar [no. 1 and 2 plus 2 columns], 1599. Creator: Andrea Andreani
The Triumph of Julius Caesar [no.1 and 2 plus 2 columns], 1599

Saint Simon. Creator: Antonio da Trento
Saint Simon

Allegory of Virtue, 1585. Creator: Andrea Andreani
Allegory of Virtue, 1585

Allegory on Death. Creator: Andrea Andreani
Allegory on Death

The Triumph of Julius Caesar [no. 3 and 4 plus 2 columns], 1599. Creator: Andrea Andreani
The Triumph of Julius Caesar [no.3 and 4 plus 2 columns], 1599

The Triumph of Julius Caesar, 1599. Creator: Andrea Andreani
The Triumph of Julius Caesar, 1599

The Triumph of Julius Caesar [no. 9 plus 2 columns], 1599. Creator: Andrea Andreani
The Triumph of Julius Caesar [no.9 plus 2 columns], 1599

Virgin and child, ca. 1530. Creator: Edmond Douet
Virgin and child, ca. 1530

Putti Playing (After Raphael), 1544. Creator: Monogrammist NDB (active c. 1520-1550)
Putti Playing (After Raphael), 1544. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Diogenes, after 1527. Creator: Ugo da Carpi (1480-1532)
Diogenes, after 1527. Found in the Collection of Fondation Custodia

Witches, 1510. Creator: Baldung (Baldung Grien), Hans (1484-1545)
Witches, 1510. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Hercules killing Cacus, 1588. Creator: Goltzius, Hendrick (1558-1617)
Hercules killing Cacus, 1588. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

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"Exploring the Enigmatic World of Chiaroscuro Woodcut: A Journey through Time and Art" Step into a world where light and darkness intertwine, revealing captivating narratives etched onto wood. The chiaroscuro woodcuts created by Hans Wechtlin in the early 16th century transport us to an era of artistic innovation and storytelling. One such masterpiece is "Pyramus and Thisbe, " dating back to around 1510. Through intricate lines and contrasting shades, Wechtlin brings to life the tragic love story of these ill-fated lovers from ancient mythology. In "The Body of Christ Carried by Angels towards Heaven" (1516), we witness a profound depiction of divine ascension. The interplay between light illuminating the celestial beings and shadows enveloping their surroundings evokes a sense of ethereal beauty. Wechtlin's rendition of Adam and Eve in both 1519 and 1511 showcases his mastery over this technique. These woodcuts capture pivotal moments in biblical history, highlighting the contrast between innocence bathed in light before the fall, juxtaposed with guilt shrouded in darkness after their transgression. "The Fall of Mankind" (1511) delves deeper into humanity's descent from grace, emphasizing chiaroscuro's ability to evoke emotions through its stark contrasts. It serves as a reminder that even within our darkest moments, there is always hope for redemption. Jan Lievens' "Bust of a Man, " crafted during the 17th century using similar techniques, demonstrates how chiaroscuro continued to captivate artists across generations. The play between light on one side illuminating facial features while casting mysterious shadows on others adds depth to this enigmatic portrait. Religious themes persist throughout this collection with Saint Sebastian (1514) embodying martyrdom amidst dramatic lighting effects.