4.2.2 Holland Turns to Art
The Milkmaid is one of Johannes Vermeer's __________ scenes.
domestic
genre art
everyday scenes, great detail and subtle symbolism
What are some characteristics of Dutch genre art?
everyday scenes, realism naturalistic approach as well as radical techniques (tenebroso) Symbolism
Still lifes
exotic imports Dutch EIC Willem Kalf
underpainting
painting used as a base for glazing or further painting
glazing
paints are thinned and applied in many layers to a previously painted surface, resulting in the appearance of reflected light
Frans Hals
portrait artist, rendered each subject with individuality Officers and Sergeants of the St. Hadrian Civic Gaurd
What technique did Dutch artists use to create drama?
Chiaroscuro and tenebroso
Rembrandt van Rijn
Dark, emotionally charged paintings and subtle, detailed portriats Use of light and tenebroso The Blinding of Samson
How did the Protestant Reformation affect the subject matter of Dutch painting?
Discouraged displays of material wealth. No decadent Catholic art (Classical world, hovering angels, saints etc). Paintings about middle-class lifestyle
Johannes Vermeer
Genre scenes Realistic light and detail Under painting and Glazing The Milkmaid Woman with a Lute Officer and Laughing Girl
The Milkmaid
Jan Vermeer Domestic virtue, realistic human form and idealized light
The Sampling Officials of the Drapers' Guild
Rembrandt Delicate light, subtle features. Portrayal of individual traits of each person
List some elements of Rembrandt's style of portraiture:
Use of dark and light, shadows Calm and stillness Simple, sitters wearing the same common protestant outfit No outside signs of character
How did Vermeer create realistic light and intricate detail in his paintings of ordinary subjects?
Use of glazing and underpainting
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