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

Christ before the High Priest, 1617 (oil on canvas)
XCF285144 Christ before the High Priest, 1617 (oil on canvas) by Honthorst, Gerrit van (1590-1656); 272x183 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

Still Life of Asparagus, 1699 (oil on paper laid on panel)
1217487 Still Life of Asparagus, 1699 (oil on paper laid on panel) by Coorte, Adrian (c.1660-1707); 30x22.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Dutch, out of copyright

Melencolia I. Print shows a winged woman representing melancholy in the sense of an artists spiritual self-portrait. She is surrounded by many symbolic figures and objects

Oil and Water LD73C
Martin Parratt

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

Detail of Madonna of the Pilgrims, c. 1603-05 (oil on canvas)
XIR426293 Detail of Madonna of the Pilgrims, c.1603-05 (oil on canvas) by Caravaggio, Michelangelo Merisi da (1571-1610); Chiesa di San Agostino, Rome

The Sideboard, 1917 (oil on plywood)
XBP390285 The Sideboard, 1917 (oil on plywood) by Gris, Juan (1887-1927); 116.5x73 cm; Museum of Modern Art, New York, USA; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; Spanish, out of copyright

The Nativity at Night, 1640 (oil on canvas)
XCF272249 The Nativity at Night, 1640 (oil on canvas) by Reni, Guido (1575-1642); 480x321 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; Italian, out of copyright

The Conversion of St. Paul, 1601 (oil on canvas)
XOS1274001 The Conversion of St. Paul, 1601 (oil on canvas) by Caravaggio, Michelangelo Merisi da (1571-1610); 230x175 cm; Santa Maria del Popolo, Rome

The Arrest of Christ, 1798 (oil on panel)
MAE176959 The Arrest of Christ, 1798 (oil on panel) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); Treasury, Toledo Cathedral, Castilla y Leon

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 Lute Player, c. 1595 (oil on canvas)
BAL2639693 The Lute Player, c.1595 (oil on canvas) by Caravaggio, Michelangelo Merisi da (1571-1610); 94x119 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; Italian, out of copyright

Self-portrait with pipe, 1886 (oil on canvas)
XOS1765542 Self-portrait with pipe, 1886 (oil on canvas) by Gogh, Vincent van (1853-90); 46x38 cm; Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

The Nativity at Night, c. 1490 (oil on oak)
3709992 The Nativity at Night, c.1490 (oil on oak) by Geertgen tot Sint Jans (c.1460-90); 34x25.3 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; Netherlandish, out of copyright

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

Diana Dors as Mary Hilton
in a portrait taken for the release of the drama Yield to the Night written by Joan Henry and John Cresswell

Third Rock from the Sun - 15-02-24
Corné Akkers

Fruit Bucket
Adriana Vitale

Duivelsberg - 25-12-23
Corné Akkers

girl in hat
Marcin Michalowski

Model Session 23 01 24 (2024)
Corné Akkers

Den Haag - 09-02-24
Corné Akkers

The Infinite Waves of Eternity – 06-02-24
Corné Akkers

Typewriter
Chechi Peinado

Model Session 23 01 24 (2024)
Corné Akkers

Den Haag - 09-02-24
Corné Akkers

The Infinite Waves of Eternity – 06-02-24
Corné Akkers

girl in hat
Marcin Michalowski

Duivelsberg - 25-12-23
Corné Akkers

Model Session 23 01 24 (2024)
Corné Akkers

Den Haag - 09-02-24
Corné Akkers

The Infinite Waves of Eternity – 06-02-24
Corné Akkers

girl in hat
Marcin Michalowski

Duivelsberg - 25-12-23
Corné Akkers

Model Session 23 01 24 (2024)
Corné Akkers

The Infinite Waves of Eternity – 06-02-24
Corné Akkers

Den Haag - 09-02-24
Corné Akkers

girl in hat
Marcin Michalowski

Den Haag - 09-02-24
Corné Akkers

Duivelsberg - 25-12-23
Corné Akkers

Model Session 23 01 24 (2024)
Corné Akkers

The Infinite Waves of Eternity – 06-02-24
Corné Akkers

girl in hat
Marcin Michalowski

The Infinite Waves of Eternity – 06-02-24
Corné Akkers

Sinterklaas in Voorburg - 03-12-23
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.