Chiaroscuro Collection

Diego Velazquez (1599-1660). Old Woman Cooking Eggs, 1618
Diego Velazquez (1599-1660). Spanish Baroque painter. The Old Woman Cooking Eggs, 1618. Oil on canvas. National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh

Melencolia I. Print shows a winged woman representing melancholy in the sense of an artists spiritual self-portrait

The Transfiguration of Christ, 1516-1520, by Raphael (1483-1
Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino) (1483-1520). Italian painter. The Transfiguration of Christ, 1516-1520. Pinacoteca Vaticana. Vatican City

late afternoon, Mount Rushmore National memorial
Late Afternoon, Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Black Hills National Forest, South Dakota, Usa

Oil and Water LD73C
Martin Parratt

A Man Reading in a Garden (recto)... ca. 1865. Creator: Honore Daumier
A Man Reading in a Garden (recto); Preliminary sketch for a Man Reading in a Garden (verso), ca. 1865

The virgin, child and St. John. Print shows the Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus with his cousin in the background. Date between ca.1520 and 1700

Sibyl reading a book. Print showing the Cumaean Sibyl, full-length, seated, facing right, reading a book by the light of a torch held by a child. Date between 1500 and 1530

Neo Deco - 30-12-24
Corné Akkers

Model Session - 17-12-24 - 2
Corné Akkers

Modern Texture Circular 1
cartissi

Modern Texture Circular 2
cartissi

De Smorenhoek - 15-12-24
Corné Akkers

Head of a Woman, about 1635. Creator: Jacob Jordaens I
Head of a Woman, about 1635. Additional Info: The young woman's broad face fills the sheet squarely, with her eyes demurely cast down and lips pursed

Self Portrait, 1882. Creator: Eduard Julius Friedrich Bendemann
Self Portrait, 1882

The Last Supper, 1654-1655. Creator: Jacob Jordaens I
The Last Supper, 1654-1655

Christ's Entombment, 1665. Creator: Ambrosius Francken I
Christ's Entombment, 1665

Industry en Trade Promote the Flowering of Art, 1663-1665. Creator: Jacob Jordaens I
Industry en Trade Promote the Flowering of Art, 1663-1665

Pegasus, 1663-1665. Creator: Jacob Jordaens I
Pegasus, 1663-1665

The Adoration of the Shepherds, 1653. Creator: Jacob Jordaens I
The Adoration of the Shepherds, 1653

Human Law Founded on the Divine Justice, 1665. Creator: Jacob Jordaens I
Human Law Founded on the Divine Justice, 1665

Portrait of a Woman, 1640-1645. Creator: Jacob Jordaens I
Portrait of a Woman, 1640-1645

Saint Ivo of Brittany, c1620-1670. Creator: Jacob Jordaens I
Saint Ivo of Brittany, c1620-1670

Meleager and Atalante, 1617-1618. Creator: Jacob Jordaens I
Meleager and Atalante, 1617-1618

Cupid and Psyche, c1620-1670s. Creator: Jacob Jordaens I
Cupid and Psyche c1620-1670s

The Fruit Seller, c1620-1670s. Creator: Jacob Jordaens I
The Fruit Seller, c1620-1670s

The Adoration of the Shepherds, c1616-1617. Creator: Jacob Jordaens I
The Adoration of the Shepherds, c1616-1617

The Adoration of the Shepherds. Creator: Jacob Jordaens I
The Adoration of the Shepherds

Two Female Heads and Torso of a Warrior, 1620-1623. Creator: Jacob Jordaens I
Two Female Heads and Torso of a Warrior, 1620-1623

Model Session - 30-11-24 - 1
Corné Akkers

Chiaroscuro garlic on wooden plate. Still life, light painting Chiaroscuro style garlic on wooden plate. Still life, light painting

Nicias, ancient Greek painter from Athens, 4th century BC
Nicias, ancient Greek painter from Athens, noted for his skill in chiaroscuro, 4th century BC

Abraham Bloemaert, Dutch painter and printmaker, 1566-1658
Abraham Bloemaert, Dutch painter and printmaker in etching, engraving and chiaroscuro, 1566-1658. Painter of landscapes, allegory, mythology, animals and flowers. In ermine robe holding a letter

Bust of a young man looking down, clean shaven, wearing turban decorated with fur and feathers, 17th century

Bust of an old man, wearing a large turban, in profile, 17th century. After an etching by Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione in his Heads in Oriental Headdress, 1648-50

Bust of a young man with beard, wearing a turban, in profile, 17
Bust of a young man with beard, wearing a plumed turban, in profile, 17th century. After an etching by Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione in his Heads in Oriental Headdress, 1648-50

Bust of a young man looking down, clean shaven, wearing a plumed turban, 17th century. After an etching by Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione in his Heads in Oriental Headdress, 1648-50

Bust of an old man with beard, wearing a turban, in profile, 17th century. After an etching by Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione in his Heads in Oriental Headdress, 1648-50

Bust of a man holding a banderole, wearing a turban with plumes, 17th century. After an etching by Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione in his Heads in Oriental Headdress, 1648-50

Bust of an old man looking down, bearded, wearing a turban with plumes and jewels, 17th century. After an etching by Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione in his Heads in Oriental Headdress, 1648-50

Bust of a young Asian man wearing a turban, 17th century
Bust of a young clean-shaven Asian man wearing a turban with plumes and cockade, in profile, 17th century

Bust of an old man with beard wearing a turban, 17th century
Bust of an old man with beard wearing a turban, in profile, 17th century. After an etching by Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione in his Heads in Oriental Headdress, 1648-50

Bust of an old man with beard wearing a turban, 17th century. After an etching by Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione in his Heads in Oriental Headdress, 1648-50

Young woman wearing a conical turban with plumes, 17th century
Bust of young woman wearing a conical turban with plumes, 17th century. From Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione's Heads in Oriental Headdress, 1648-50

Nude - 19-07-15 - 2
Corné Akkers

Mona Lisa - Detail Of Mouth Ca.1503-06 Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519 Italian) Oil On Wood Panel Musee du Louvre, Paris, France

Saint Francis of Paola by Jusepe de Ribera
Saint Francis of Paola (1416-1507). Italian mendicant friar. Founder of the Order of Minims. Portrait by Jusepe de Ribera (1591-1652). Oil on canvas. National Museum of Fine Arts. Valletta. Malta

Nieuwe Veenmolen - 19-10-17
Corné Akkers

Roundism - 10-08-20
Corné Akkers

In Hoc Signo - 14-10-19
Corné Akkers

Nude - 01-11-19
Corné Akkers

Roundism - 26-10-19
Corné Akkers

Goshawk, accipiter gentilis, Adult against Black Background

Portrait of the Artist's Father by Durer
Portrait of the Artist's Father by Albrecht Durer, oil on wood, 1490, 1471-1528, Italy, Florence, Galleria degli Uffizi

Voorlinden - 05-04-20
Corné Akkers

Roundism - 27-04-18
Corné Akkers

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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.