Ch. 25: The Baroque In Northern Europe Flashcards
Rubens. Elevation of the Cross.
- Triptych depicting the Passion. Contorted movement of Christ and other figures. Inspired by work of Michelangelo with a attention to anatomical detail.
Peeters. Still Life
- Table supporting vase of flowers, a goblet, pretzels, and dried fruit. Focuses especially on the lighting and depth to make the objects look as real as possible.
Rembrandt. Anatomy Lesson
- Members of a surgeons’ guild study and examine an anatomy lesson. Corpse is laid out diagonally. Students are clustered together with unique expressions and poses.
Rembrandt. Night Watch.
- Weathered painting that creates an unintentionally dark background. Depicts the excitement of setting up for a parade.
Leyster. Self-Portrait
- Image of the female artist pausing from working on a painting of a violinist. Her smile gives off a look of self-confidence.
Vermeer Woman Holding a Balance
- Woman in her home holding an empty scale for measuring gold. Gold represents vanity. Empty scale represents balance between sin and virtue. Also shows female occupancy in the Dutch household.
Ruysch. Flower Still Life
Post 1700. Overflowing vase of red, pink, and white flowers. The flowers are idealized based on botanical research. Diagonal slant to balance spacing with the table.
Mansart and Le Brun. Hall of Mirrors, Versailles
- Hallway with mirrors on both sides and crystal chandeliers. Part of Louis XIV’s palace of Versailles. Mirrors create the illusion of height and space.
Rigaud. Louis XIV
- Portrait of the King of France at the time. Stands with a proud pose and expression. Reveals legs and shoes for elegance. Royal French furniture and symbols in the background.
Poussin Et in Arcadia Ego.
- Three Shepherds watched over by a female figure. Classical style. Woman may symbolize death. Even lighting and balance of subjects.
