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Published 23:30 IST, March 20th 2024
Take a look at exceptional paintings created using the chiaroscuro technique such as Peasant Lighting a Candle with an Ember and Jacob Haaringh.
1/6: The chiaroscuro technique, renowned for its dramatic interplay of light and shadow, has been a pivotal element in the realm of art. Have a look at elaborative paintings that exemplify this method. / Image: Unsplash
2/6: Angelo Inganni’s "Peasant Lighting a Candle with an Ember" beautifully employs chiaroscuro to depict a serene moment. / Image: YouTube Screengrab
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3/6: Rembrandt, a master of chiaroscuro, demonstrated his prowess in the portrait of Jacob Haaringh. The painting uses dramatic lighting to embed the subject with depth and personality. / Image: YouTube Screengrab
4/6: P.S. Kroyer's "Midsummer Eve Bonfire on Skagen's Beach" transports viewers to a luminous night scene by a bonfire. Chiaroscuro evokes the summer night’s atmosphere, contrasting the fire’s warm. / Image: Unsplash
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5/6: Leonardo Da Vinci’s "The Virgin of the Rocks" showcases the subtle beauty of chiaroscuro in Renaissance art. / Image: Unsplash
6/6: Rembrandt’s "The Night Watch" stands as a pinnacle of chiaroscuro, its dynamic composition and masterful lighting depicting a scene filled with activity, dramatically lit by torches and lanterns. / Image: YouTube Screengrab
23:30 IST, March 20th 2024