Chiaroscuro Collection (page 13)

Minerva as patroness of Arts and Sciences, 1600-05 (oil on copper)
1190565 Minerva as patroness of Arts and Sciences, 1600-05 (oil on copper) by Elsheimer, Adam (1578-1610); 8.6x14.6 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; German

La Zararosa, c. 1910-11 (oil on canvas)
1199937 La Zararosa, c.1910-11 (oil on canvas) by Philpot, Glyn Warren (1884-1937); 260.5x184 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; (add.info.: ); eFitzwilliam Museum; English

Portrait of Paul Verlaine as a Troubadour, 1868 (oil on canvas)
1068605 Portrait of Paul Verlaine as a Troubadour, 1868 (oil on canvas) by Bazille, Jean Frederic (1841-70); 45.87x38.1x cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; Foundation for the Arts Collection, Mrs

Abbott Boniface, 1836 (mezzotint & soft-ground etching)
1067417 Abbott Boniface, 1836 (mezzotint & soft-ground etching) by Newton, Gilbert Stuart (1794-1835); Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

The Holy Family with Shepherds, 1616 (oil on canvas)
3740153 The Holy Family with Shepherds, 1616 (oil on canvas) by Jordaens, Jacob (1593-1678); 106.7x76.2 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; Flemish, out of copyright

St. Francis in Ecstasy, c. 1598 (oil on panel)
3727696 St. Francis in Ecstasy, c.1598 (oil on panel) by Crespi, Giovanni Battista (Il Cerano) (1567-1633); 92.5x73 cm; Hatton Gallery, University of Newcastle Upon Tyne

The Mocking of Ceres (Ceres Seeking Her Daughter), 1610 (engraving in black printers ink on laid paper)
996310 The Mocking of Ceres (Ceres Seeking Her Daughter), 1610 (engraving in black printers ink on laid paper) by Goudt, Hendrik (1583-1648); 25.1x27.6 cm; Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto

A Philosopher Giving a Lecture in the Orrery, after Joseph Wright of Derby (1734-97)
996300 A Philosopher Giving a Lecture in the Orrery, after Joseph Wright of Derby (1734-97), 1768 (mezzotint with engraving on laid paper) by Pether

Young Man holding a Candle (mezzotint on paper)
996329 Young Man holding a Candle (mezzotint on paper) by Frye, Thomas (1710-62); 50.2x34.9 cm; Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto

An Iron Forge, after Joseph Wright of Derby (1734-97), 1773 (mezzotint on laid paper)
996324 An Iron Forge, after Joseph Wright of Derby (1734-97), 1773 (mezzotint on laid paper) by Earlom, Richard (1743-1822); Image: 47.9x59.5 cm; Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto

The Christ Child Asleep (oil on canvas)
3041166 The Christ Child Asleep (oil on canvas) by Murillo, Bartolome Esteban (1618-82); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Spanish, out of copyright

A Young Woman in a Blue Dress, 1866 (w / c & white gouache on paper)
3060375 A Young Woman in a Blue Dress, 1866 (w/c & white gouache on paper) by Fortuny y CarbAo (Fortuny i Marsal), Mariano JoseMarAia Bernardo (1838-74); 35.9x24.4 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts

St. Bartholomew, 1661 (oil on canvas)
3700882 St. Bartholomew, 1661 (oil on canvas) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 86.7x75.6 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

The Prodigal Son (pen & brown ink with wash over black chalk on paper)
1163234 The Prodigal Son (pen & brown ink with wash over black chalk on paper) by Honthorst, Gerrit van (1590-1656); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Dutch

The Interior of a Church, c. 1640-45 (oil on panel)
847265 The Interior of a Church, c.1640-45 (oil on panel) by Delorme, Anthonie (1610-73); 72x94.5 cm; Private Collection; Haldane Fine Art; French, out of copyright

Mary Magdalene, 1650-55 (oil on canvas)
SD192298 Mary Magdalene, 1650-55 (oil on canvas) by Murillo, Bartolome Esteban (1618-82); 160.7x105.4 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; eSan Diego Museum of Art; Gift of Mr and Mrs Henry H

St Peter, 1632 (oil on canvas)
3588386 St Peter, 1632 (oil on canvas) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 82x62 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; Dutch, out of copyright

Standing Woman, c. 1903 (oil on canvas)
3526182 Standing Woman, c.1903 (oil on canvas) by Henner, Jean-Jacques (1829-1905); 100.3x54.6 cm; Corcoran Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. USA; French, out of copyright

Old Woman Reading, c. 1631-2 (oil on panel)
3545876 Old Woman Reading, c.1631-2 (oil on panel) by Dou, Gerrit or Gerard (1613-75); 71.2x55.2 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: St Lukes Gospel)

Peasant lighting a candle with an ember, 1850 (oil on canvas)
3497543 Peasant lighting a candle with an ember, 1850 (oil on canvas) by Inganni, Angelo (1807-80); Fondazione Cariplo, Milan, Lombardy

Academic nude, seen from the back, 1862 (charcoal and black chalk
2972799 Academic nude, seen from the back, 1862 (charcoal and black chalk, with stumping and erasing, and graphite sketches and notations, on tan laid paper)

Three Persons Viewing the Gladiator by Candlelight, engraved by William Pether
2972727 Three Persons Viewing the Gladiator by Candlelight, engraved by William Pether, 1769 (mezzotint) by Wright of Derby, Joseph (1734-97) (after); 48.2x55.5 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Virgin and Child with Angels, c. 1610 (oil on panel)
2970730 Virgin and Child with Angels, c.1610 (oil on panel) by Procaccini, Giulio Cesare (1574-1625); 57.8x41.9 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Wirt D

Virgin and Child with an Angel, 1475-85 (tempera on panel)
2970640 Virgin and Child with an Angel, 1475-85 (tempera on panel) by Botticelli, Sandro (Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi) (1444/5-1510); 85.8x59.1 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Portrait of a Young Woman, c. 1620 (oil on canvas)
2829731 Portrait of a Young Woman, c.1620 (oil on canvas) by Turchi, Alessandro (1579-1649); 51.5x41 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums, Galleries & Archives; Purchased

The Betrayal of Christ, with a soldier in pursuit of Mark the Evangelist (oil on canvas)
CH469802 The Betrayal of Christ, with a soldier in pursuit of Mark the Evangelist (oil on canvas) by Correggio, (Antonio Allegri) (c.1489-1534) (after)

Self portrait, 1867-68 (oil on canvas)
488157 Self portrait, 1867-68 (oil on canvas) by Bazille, Jean Frederic (1841-70); 54x46 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; eMinneapolis Institute of Art; The John R

Buddha head from the early Ayutthaya Period (stone)
LIT389780 Buddha head from the early Ayutthaya Period (stone) by Siamese School, (14th Century); Bangkok National Museum, Bangkok

Judas receiving the thirty pieces of silver, c. 1640 (pen & ink over red chalk over wash
449344 Judas receiving the thirty pieces of silver, c.1640 (pen & ink over red chalk over wash on paper) by Hoogstraten, Samuel van (1627-78); 14.3x22 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

The Denial of St. Peter, c. 1623 (oil on canvas)
487815 The Denial of St. Peter, c.1623 (oil on canvas) by Honthorst, Gerrit van (1590-1656); 110.5x147.8 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

The Calling of St. Matthew, c. 1598-1601 (oil on panel) (detail of 828704)
BEN331548 The Calling of St. Matthew, c.1598-1601 (oil on panel) (detail of 828704) by Caravaggio, Michelangelo Merisi da (1571-1610); 328x348 cm; Contarelli Chapel, S

Portrait of a Knight of Malta, possibly Fra Antonio Martelli, 1607-08 (oil on canvas)
AII79607 Portrait of a Knight of Malta, possibly Fra Antonio Martelli, 1607-08 (oil on canvas) by Caravaggio, Michelangelo Merisi da (1571-1610); 118.5x95.5 cm; Palazzo Pitti, Florence

Madonna and Child with a Distaff, 1570s (oil on canvas transferred from panel)
BOO73047 Madonna and Child with a Distaff, 1570s (oil on canvas transferred from panel) by Morales, Luis de (1500-86); 71.5x52 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

Pilate Washing his Hands (oil on canvas)
PWI91433 Pilate Washing his Hands (oil on canvas) by Stomer, (Stom) Matthias (c.1600-p.1650); 153x205 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; ePeter Willi; Dutch, out of copyright

Woman with a Candle (oil on canvas)
AII31599 Woman with a Candle (oil on canvas) by Schalken or Schalcken, Godfried (1643-1706); Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy; Dutch, out of copyright

The Denial of St. Peter
SCP38861 The Denial of St. Peter by Tournier, Nicolas (1590-1638/9); Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: reniement; renier; ); French, out of copyright

St. Bartholomew, 1657 (oil on canvas)
TMK282570 St. Bartholomew, 1657 (oil on canvas) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 122.7x99.7 cm; The Putnam Foundation, Timken Museum of Art, San Diego

Christs Descent from the Cross (oil on canvas)
XIR159344 Christs Descent from the Cross (oil on canvas) by Jouvenet, Jean-Baptiste (1644-1717); 200x141 cm; Musee des Augustins, Toulouse, France; French, out of copyright

Adoration of the Shepherds, 1703 (oil on panel)
SCP53993 Adoration of the Shepherds, 1703 (oil on panel) by Werff, Adriaan van der (1659-1722); 53x36 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Dutch, out of copyright

Josephs Dream in the Stable in Bethlehem, 1645 (oil on canvas)
LEE58283 Josephs Dream in the Stable in Bethlehem, 1645 (oil on canvas) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); Ehemals Staatliche Museum, Berlin, Germany; eDavid Lees Photography Archive; Dutch

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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.