Chiaroscuro Collection (page 17)

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

Soldiers Playing Cards, 17th century. Artist: Georges de la Tour
Soldiers Playing Cards, 17th century. Found in the collection of the Regional A Deineka Art Gallery, Kursk, Russia

Window looks out onto the Ouzazate Kasbah in Morocco
Ouzazate, Morocco - February 2004; Gateway to the Sahara Desert, Ouzazate is a city and capital of Ouarzazate Province in the Dra-Tafilalet region of south-central Morocco

Dyed cloth hanging to dry in the dyers Souk of Marrakesh, Morocco
Marrakesh, Morocco - February 2004; An everyday but timeless street scene in the colourful and vibrant city of Marrakesh, Morocco

Lanterns and shadows in Brasenose Lane, Oxford

Two women with a mirror, c. 1620, by Orazio Gentileschi (1563
Orazio Gentileschi (1563 -1639). Italian painter. Two women with a mirror, c.1620. Alte Pinakothek. Munich. Germany

Caravaggio (1571-1610). Supper at Emmaus (1601)
Baroque Art. Italy. Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio (1571-1610). Italian painter. Supper at Emmaus (1601). Oil on canvas. National Gallery. London. England. UK

Martha And Mary Magdalene Before Christ, Penni, Giovanni Francesco, Approximately 1496-approximately 1528, Martha Presenting Her Sister Mary Magdalene To Jesus, Who Reaches His Arm Out To Greet Them

Faith, Between 1500 And 1610, Carpi, Ugo Da, 1480-approximately 1532

Christ At The Table Of Simon The Pharisee, Carpi, Ugo Da, 1480-approximately 1532

The Miraculous Draught Of Fishes, Between 1500 And 1530, Printed 1609, Carpi, Ugo Da, 1480-approximately 1532

A Woman Standing at the Foot of a Tree Holding an Infant, with a Seated Boy, 1724

A Man in a Cave, 1842. Creator: Charles Emile Jacque
A Man in a Cave, 1842

Saint Jerome, 1646, by Jusepe de Ribera (1591-1652)
Jusepe de Ribera (1591-1652). Spanish painter. Saint Jerome, 1646. National Gallery. Prague. Czech Republic

The musicians, c. 1617-1618, by Diego Velazquez (1599-1660)
Diego Velazquez (1599-1660). Spanish Baroque painter. The musicians, c.1617-1618. Gemaldegalerie. Berlin. Germany

Amor Victorious, 1601-1602, by Caravaggio (1573-1610)
Caravaggio (1573-1610). Italian painter. Amor Victorious, 1601-1602. Detail. Gemaldegalerie. Berlin. Germany

Rembrandt (1606-1669) Dutch painter and etcher. The Sacrifi
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669) Dutch painter and etcher.The Sacrifice of Isaac, 1636. Alte Pinakothek. Munich. Germany

Card and Backgammon. Fight over Cards, 1620-1630, by Theodoo
Theodoor Rombouts (1597-1637). Flemish painter. Cards and Backgammon. Fight over Cards. 1620-1630. National Museum of Denmark. Copenhagen. Denmark

Joseph Wright (1734-1797). An Experiment on a Bird in the Ai
Joseph Wright (1734-1797). Known as Wright of Derby. English painter. An Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump (1768). Oil-on-canvas. Detail. National Gallery. London. England. UK

M. Pietro Aretino, Titian, Approximately 1488-1576, Between 1540 And 1560, Chiaroscuro Woodcut, Print Showing The Poet Pietro Aretino, Full-length Portrait From Behind

The Death Of Ananias, Between 1515 And 1535, Carpi, Ugo Da, 1480-approximately 1532

The Flight Into Egypt, Raphael, 1483, 1520, Angels Pulling A Tree Within The Reach Of The Infant Jesus Who Rides In The Lap Of The Virgin Mary On A Donkey

An Apostle (paulja), Between 1500 And 1552, Beccafumi, Domenico, 1486-1551

The Cardinal And The Doctor, Between 1500 And 1530, Carpi, Ugo Da, 1480-approximately 1532

Christ Healing The Paralytic Man, Between 1540 And 1560, Vicentino, Giuseppe Niccolo, Approximately 1510-

Venus And Cupids, Between 1515 And 1535, Carpi, Ugo Da, 1480-approximately 1532

Diogenes With The Featherless Cock, Between 1500 And 1530, Carpi, Ugo Da, 1480-approximately 1532

Hope, Vicentino, Giuseppe Niccolo, Approximately 1510, Date Created Between 1540 And 1560, Chiaroscuro Woodcut, Color, 5 X 7 Cm, Allegorical Print Showing A Woman As Hope

Sibyl Reading A Book, Carpi, Ugo Da, 1480 Approximately 1532, Date Created Between 1500 And 1530, Chiaroscuro Woodcut, Color, 9 X 5 Cm, The Cumaean Sibyl, Full-length, Seated, Facing Right

Raphael And His Beloved, Carpi, Ugo Da, 1480 Approximately 1532, Date Created Between 1500 And 1530, Chiaroscuro Woodcut, Color, 3 X 8 Cm, Showing Raphael Standing Before Margherita Luti, Seated

Saints Peter And John Curing The Sick, Raphael, 1483-1520, Artist, Between Ca. 1500 And 1600, Chiaroscuro Woodcut, Print Shows The Apostles Peter And John Raising Their Hands To Heal A Cripple Seated

The Entombment, Andreani, Andrea, Approximately 1560-1623, Date Created 1585, Chiaroscuro Woodcut, 7 Cm X 6 Cm, Jesus Christ Being Supported By Joseph Of Arimethia As Mary Magdalene Gives Comfort To

Apollo And Marsyas, Between 1500 And 1530, Carpi, Ugo Da, 1480-approximately 1532

Pan, Between 1500 And 1530, Carpi, Ugo Da, 1480-approximately 1532

The Rest On The Flight Into Egypt, Between Ca. 1520 And 1700. Campi, Antonio, 1522 Or 1523-1587, Artist, Chiaroscuro Woodcut, Print Shows Joseph, Mary

Saints Peter And John, Between 1500 And 1610, Carpi, Ugo Da, 1480-approximately 1532

The Holy Family With St. Margaret And A Bishop, Trento, Antonio Da, Approximately 1508-approximately 1550, Artist, Vicentino, Giuseppe Niccolo, Approximately 1510-, Parmigianino, 1503-1540

Fortitude, Between 1500 And 1610, Carpi, Ugo Da, 1480-approximately 1532

Pallas, Between 1530 And 1550, Trento, Antonio Da, Approximately 1508-approximately 1550

The Virgin, Child, And Saints, Andreani, Andrea, Approximately 1560-1623

Four Doctors Of The Church(ja), Between 1500 And 1551, Beccafumi, Domenico, 1486-1551

Christ Curing The Lepers, Michieli, Andrea, Approximately 1542-approximately 1617

Surprise, Between 1500 And 1530, Printed Later, Carpi, Ugo Da, 1480-approximately 1532

Mutius Scaevola, Between 1584 And 1610, Andreani, Andrea, Approximately 1560-1623

St. Cecilia / Aa [monogram Of Andrea Andreani], Between 1530 And 1550. Trento, Antonio Da, Approximately 1508-approximately 1550, Artist, Parmigianino, 1503-1540

Stage Design For L ortensio, 1589, Bolsi, Girolamo, Artist, Neroni, Bartolomeo, Approximately 1505-1571, Artist, 1589, Chiaroscuro Woodcut, Print Shows The Design For The Stage

Ritual In Honor Of Psyche / Aa [monogram Of Andrea Andreani] In Mantoua 1602. Vicentino, Giuseppe Niccolo, Approximately 1510-, Artist, Salviati, Francesco, 1510-1563

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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.