Chiaroscuro Collection (page 16)

The Virgin and Child with Saint John the Baptist, ca. 1722. Creator: Anton Maria Zanetti
The Virgin and Child with Saint John the Baptist, ca. 1722

The Apostle Saint James, 1722. Creator: Anton Maria Zanetti
The Apostle Saint James, 1722

The Cavalier, 1848. Creator: Charles Emile Jacque
The Cavalier, 1848

Christ Crucified between the Two Thieves: The Three Crosses, 1653. 1653
Christ Crucified between the Two Thieves: The Three Crosses, 1653

Marsyas drawing the Syrinx from the river, ca. 1540-50. ca. 1540-50
Marsyas drawing the Syrinx from the river, ca. 1540-50. Formerly attributed to Ugo da Carpi

Cloelia the Roman hero in the centre being helped onto a horse, Rome in the background, , 1540-50

Christ healing the paralytic, 1540-50. 1540-50. Creator: Niccolo Vicentino
Christ healing the paralytic, 1540-50

Adoration of the Magi, 1540-50. 1540-50. Creator: Niccolo Vicentino
Adoration of the Magi, 1540-50

The Miraculous Draught of Fishes, 1540-1550 (republished 1609)

Hercules and the Nemean Lion, 1540-50. 1540-50. Creator: Niccolo Vicentino
Hercules and the Nemean Lion, 1540-50

Ajax lower left holding a shield aloft, at the right stands Agamemnon surrounded by his soldiers, 1540-50

People paying homage to Psyches beauty, ca. 1540-50. ca. 1540-50
People paying homage to Psyches beauty, ca. 1540-50

The escape of Cloelia, 1540-50. 1540-50. Creator: Niccolo Vicentino
The escape of Cloelia, 1540-50

Christ healing the Lepers, 1540-50. 1540-50. Creator: Niccolo Vicentino
Christ healing the Lepers, 1540-50

The contest between Apollo and Marsyas, ca. 1540-1550. Creator: Niccolo Vicentino
The contest between Apollo and Marsyas, ca. 1540-1550. Formerly attributed to Ugo da Carpi

Olympus (Surprise), ca. 1540-50. ca. 1540-50. Creator: Niccolo Vicentino
Olympus (Surprise), ca. 1540-50

Landscape (recto); Landscape (verso), 1489-90. Creator: Perugino
Landscape (recto); Landscape (verso), 1489-90

Allegory of the Redemption of the World, 1528-88. Creator: Paolo Veronese
Allegory of the Redemption of the World, 1528-88. Sibyls around the empty tomb of Christ and prophets in the clouds above act as intermediaries between the earthly and heavenly realms

The Vision of Saint William of Aquitaine. late 1650s. Creator: Giovanni Angelo Canini
The Vision of Saint William of Aquitaine. late 1650s

[Farmyard Scene], 1850-54. Creator: V. Dijon
[Farmyard Scene], 1850-54

Chartres, 1850-52. Creator: Em. Pec
Chartres, 1850-52

Saint Paul Restoring Eutychus to Life, 1529-66. Creator: Taddeo Zuccaro
Saint Paul Restoring Eutychus to Life, 1529-66

Thomas Carlyle, 1867. Creator: Julia Margaret Cameron
Thomas Carlyle, 1867

Henry Taylor, October 10, 1867. Creator: Julia Margaret Cameron
Henry Taylor, October 10, 1867

Julia Jackson, 1867. Creator: Julia Margaret Cameron
Julia Jackson, 1867

A View Near the Arco Scuro, Looking Towards the Villa Medici, Rome, 1785

View of the Colosseum from the Basilica of Domitian and the Flavian Palace, Rome, 1864

Henry Taylor, 1864. Creator: Julia Margaret Cameron
Henry Taylor, 1864

Washerwomen in a Ruined Gallery, ca. 1760. Creator: Hubert Robert
Washerwomen in a Ruined Gallery, ca. 1760

View of the Campidoglio with the Statue of Marcus Aurelius, 1762. Creator: Hubert Robert
View of the Campidoglio with the Statue of Marcus Aurelius, 1762

Saint Jerome Praying in a Landscape. 1550-60. Creator: Attributed to Niccolo dell Abate
Saint Jerome Praying in a Landscape. 1550-60

Gerard Douw, (1613-1675), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Gerard Douw, (1613-1675), 1830. Gerrit Dou (1613-1675) Dutch Golden Age painter noted for his trompe l oeil and strong chiaroscuro. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard

Corregio, (1489-1534), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Corregio, (1489-1534), 1830. Antonio Allegri da Correggio (1489-1534) Italian artist of the Parma school of the High Italian Renaissance, a master of chiaroscuro

Delhi: Cortege and Retinue of the Great Moghul, pub. 1858. Creator: A. Soltykoff (19th century)
Delhi: Cortege and Retinue of the Great Moghul, from Voyages in India, pub. by Smith, Elder & Co. 1858 (litho). Voyages dans l Inde by Prince Alexis Soltykoff (1806-1859); A

Dance of Nautch Girls, pub. 1858. Creator: A. Soltykoff (1806?1859)
Dance of Nautch Girls, from Voyages in India, pub. by Smith, Elder & Co. 1858 (litho). In North India, Nautch is one of several styles of popular dance

Lucknow, the principal street, from Voyages in India, 1859. Creator: A. Soltykoff
Lucknow, the principal street, from Voyages in India, 1859 (litho). Lucknow is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Oudh (now Uttar Pradesh)

Indian-style post-chaise in the Punjab between Loudiana and Amritsar, 1859. Creator: A
Indian-style post-chaise in the Punjab between Loudiana and Amritsar, from Voyages in India, 1859 (litho). Voyages dans l Inde by Prince Alexis Soltykoff (1806-1859); A

A Woman Ironing, 1873 (oil on canvas)
3469048 A Woman Ironing, 1873 (oil on canvas) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 54.3x39.4 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; French, out of copyright

Denial of St Peter, 1610 (oil on canvas)
3432850 Denial of St Peter, 1610 (oil on canvas) by Caravaggio, Michelangelo Merisi da (1571-1610); 94x125.4 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Young Man Reading by Candle Light, c. 1630 (oil on canvas)
3086729 Young Man Reading by Candle Light, c.1630 (oil on canvas) by Stomer, (Stom) Matthias (c.1600-p.1650); 175x172 cm; Nationalmuseum, Stockholm, Sweden; Dutch, out of copyright

Christ Crowned with Thorns, c. 1620 (oil on canvas)
3077079 Christ Crowned with Thorns, c.1620 (oil on canvas) by Honthorst, Gerrit van (1590-1656); 222.3x173.4 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; Dutch, out of copyright

Portrait of a man (oil on canvas)
XEH426235 Portrait of a man (oil on canvas) by Vouet, Simon (1590-1649); Musee des Beaux-Arts Andre Malraux, Le Havre, France; (add.info.: Portrait of a man; ); French, out of copyright

The Fortune Teller (oil on canvas)
XIR417087 The Fortune Teller (oil on canvas) by Sweerts, Michael (1618-64); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nimes, France; (add.info.: Happy Adventure; ); Flemish, out of copyright

Bearded prophet (oil on canvas)
XBP343625 Bearded prophet (oil on canvas) by Rosa, Salvator (1615-73); Private Collection; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; Italian, out of copyright

St. James the Great (oil on canvas)
XIR146968 St. James the Great (oil on canvas) by Ribera, Jusepe de (lo Spagnoletto) (c.1590-1652); 202x146 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; Italian, out of copyright

colored hills, Badlands Loop Trail, Badlands National Park, South Dakota, USA

Knight and Squire, early 16th century, (1929). Artist: Hans Wechtlin the Elder
Knight and Squire, early 16th century, (1929). Chiaroscuro cut. Illustration from the Apollo Volume IX, no 53, (May 1929)

The Musicians, c1595. Artist: Michelangelo Caravaggio
The Musicians, c1595. One of a number of realistic paintings of half-length figures painted in Rome for aristocratic patrons

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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.