(p 714)Architect and sculptor Cruciform structure with huge dome Façade has sever classical looksCreates oval- elasticity over the circle and rectangle of the Renaissance “Mothering arms of the church” to welcome pilgrims Attract Catholics back to the fold Double column colonnade with Doric columns He had intended to build a third section of the colonnade closing the side of the piazza facing the church so that only after pilgrims had crossed the Tiber River bridge and made their way through narrow streets whould they encounter the enormous open space before the imposing church giving an element of surprise
(p 714) Over 100 ft tallMade of bronzeTwisted, Solomon-like columns Old Testament blends with New Testament with the vine of the Eucharist around the column Statues in niches made also by Bernini Exemplifies Baroque aim to create multimedia piecesThe corner columns symbolize the union of Christian and Jewish tradition Cross on top of orb (universe) Marks the site of the tomb of St. Peter and is a tribute to Pope Urban VIII and his family, the Barberini
(p 716)Theatrically composed with movement Strong sense of diagonals Made for the nephew od Pope Paul V Invades the viewers space as David is ready to launch a lethal rock at Goliath More mature than the Davids from beforeAction position makes the viewer part of the sculpture with the enemy behind the viewer
(p 716)Canonized only 20 years priorPhysical communion with God through prayer Orgasmic response to pain of being pierced by the arrow (pain, religious ecstasy, and a sense of oneness with God) Parted lips, eyes closed in this intimacyAngel or cupid? Its hard to knowCreates a viewing chapel for the Cornaro family witnessing this experience- odd for men watching woman in ecstasy doing a doctrinal analysisSensuality is provoked Movement of drapery folds and clouds from marble Hover on stucco cloud- gold rods of light shower downClothes and drapery are made to look gauzy Walks a fine line on what the new counter-Reformation says is decent
(p 723)Framed canvases are inserted upon completion to the Contarelli ChapelCaravaggio bent the rules whenever possibleBanished because he killed a man in flight- escaped to Malta to hide from the police Mixed up idealized characters with those that are obviously models Not sure who the characters are supposed to be- think that Matthew may be the one pointing Tenebrism used- dark manner of painting Chiaroscuro used- strong spotlight, theatrical effect Make the real world relatable and recognizable
(p 721)Prioritizes still life elements Patrons give buzz to his name so Caravaggio has an agent to sell his work Fruit is beginning to rot as a reminder of death Quality of realism without the religious feelBacchus extends glass towards us in invitation Idealized god but very realistic model with the tan of his hands and face and the dirt under his nails Conversational picture as Bacchus tries to seduce the viewerMale has the look of a female nude (painted lips and arching eyebrows of a woman) holding onto his coverings by a black bow Does the juxtaposition of the youth’s invitation with a still life of rotting fruit transform into an image about the transitory nature of sensual pleasures, either admonishing viewers to avoid sins of the flesh or encouraging them to enjoy life’s pleasures while they can?
(p 724)Disrupt normal order of straightforward stories Dramatically lit scenes as he looks as if he will be trampled Foreshortened body makes it hard to readChiaroscuro is used again This is the second version of this painting because the first was rejectedNo indication to a heavenly apparition, just the response of such a happeningNo clear physical setting Horse and groom seem oblivious to what’s happening to Paul Tension added by the scale of the horse and its lifted leg that may come down on Paul at any moment
(p 730)Indistinct background Spotlight Tenebrism and strong chiaroscuro along with very realistic face add to dramatic effect Aged disciple Bartholomew looks heavenwardsReflects Catholic new views of the Saints and their suffering and the desire to draw people back to Catholicism Was skinned alive, his executioners test the sharpness of the knife in the piece Compression of figures into the foreground make them seem closer to the viewer
(p 730)Tangibility of subject close to the picture plane Part of the 13th Century Mercedarians, a Spanish order founded to rescue the Christian prisoners of the Moors Gave life to free captives in Spain No idealism- pale face with light, rough hands, coarse ropes The only colors are in the insignia Reminder of a tragic still life
(p 729)Spanish king was from Hapsburg line and had collected Netherlands' paintings like this Obviously composed by still realistic and very detailed Arch of ripe fruit soon to decay Appear within a cantarero (primitive larder) but it is unclear why it has been arranged in this way Tactile image
(p 731)Reflections off vessels from everyday life of water carrier- engaged in business ( is a well-known Sevillianwaterseller) Arranged items with mathematical rigor All about the portrayal of textures- light reflects differently from the glazed pot than from the coarser clay pot, the rough velvet of his clothing and is refracted through the glass vase Influence of Caravaggio’s paintings Demonstrate skill- King Philip IV commissions Velázquez later
(p 733)Ladies in waiting for French King Philip IV Huge canvas, minimum of under drawing Clearly a portrait- artist is pictured on left and leads our eye into the centerMargarita is attended by her maids of honor2 chaperones, 2 young girls, and a dwarfLight/dark contrasts of entryway All eyes on viewerPortrait of Arnolfini is reference here (Van Eyck) as you see the king and queen in the mirror and probably posed for artist’s painting which brings into question who is the subject?- perhaps the Infanta Margarita age 5? Sets court painter in a different plane- self portrait of the artist at work- not wearing smock but the attire of a gentleman at court (the black of his clothing showed his status because it was hard to dye)Artist had been awarded knighthood- sash with the Order of Santiago and keys to the palace tucked into his sash Loose brushwork- heavy layers of impasto (not smooth layers like before but are built up)Would later influence Manet
(p 736) Achieves gentleman status with new wifeIn present day Belgium (Flanders- Flemish painter) Multilingual and good looks- help him diplomatically Circulates through European courtsNot a commission- simply a celebration of his lifeJoins hands to seal connection to his wifeSlips foot under her skirts to reveal a more intimate connection ( would have 3 children before her untimely death) Rich fabric is usedMinor celebrity and is very wealthy and well-traveled
(p 737)Residence purchased by Rubens in Antwerp Large and typically Flemish, but Rubens added a studio in the Italian manner across the courtyard, joining the two buildings by a second floor gallery over over the entrance portal Large garden laid out in symmetrical beds beyond the studio Studio made to accommodate large paintings and to house what eventually became a painting factory Large windows provided necessary lighting Large doors allowed huge paintings to be moved
(p 737)Triptych altarpieceRenders moment in Christ’s passion and the effort taken to raise his muscular, heroic body by the power of 9 men Classical tradition of heavily muscled man like Michelangelo (looks like “Laocoon” that came from Greek story where every muscle is straining from the sea serpents)Strong diagonals seen from below takes us up to Jesus’s face Landscape is sequential across 3 panels through figures don’t match up completely Dramatic Rich colors and careful description of surface textures reflect his native Flemish tradition
(p 738)13 ft x 10 ftCommissioned to do all the work himself by the regent of France (Marie de’ Medici) - this is just one of the multi-canvas collectionMarriage was arranged by proxy- they were only married for a day before he was killed so she become regent until their son is old enough Henry, suited in armor with smoke in the background, wants to leave war for love after seeing her The painting is put in the Luxembourg PalaceMarie wanted to dictate her life cycle and this is the 4th cycle of the series Cupid shows portrait of Marie in the very center of the composition- Henry falls instantly in love- try to stress that its a love match as Jupiter and Juno look over in approval Propaganda technique
(p 753)St.Bavo is seen in background to break horizontalsMore of a skyscapeThe Dutch were very proud of their land because they had reclaimed it from the ocean through huge pumping projects- compared it to when God restored the Earth after the FloodIdealized landscape view- no hills so strong horizontal lines Bleaching field are pictured where linens were left in the sun showing their industry
(p 749)cityscape, largest pictureOnly 30-some of Vermeer’s painting still aroundHistory painting- a major explosion had wiped out a big part of the center of Delft Highly idealized city with the arrangement of buildingsShows the pride Vermeer had in his own town Beading is used to build up light on the water or materials of building May have used the camera obscura as another tool in the visual analysis of the composition
(p 749)Genre picture- scene of everyday life (very quiet moment)Fur-lined coat shows wealthGold and pearls on the deskMoral theme: painting of Judgment Day is reinforcing the scale and the weighing of the soul Reminder that this world is temporal and that we shouldn’t be worried about money but should be in prayer and devotions There is value in the domestic virtues of being quiet, humble, and tidy
(p 754)Everyday objects strewn about- strong diagonals give a sense of space Guilt silver cup has been knocked over Sensuous foodWindows reflected in the gobletLuxury fruits (lemons) are shown because of Dutch prosperity- come out into the viewers spaceTextures are played up Upper middle class household is picturedThe world is temporal so we must have the bigger picture in mind
(p 755) For Marie de MediciBased on botanical studies (importer of bulbs)Idealized- all these flowers don’t bloom at the same time so some came from studies Spotlight on central imageSnail shells and bugs visible as wellVase is in the center with an a-symmetrical arrangement Short bloom time was a reminder of the fleeting nature of beauty and the human life
(p 751)Wonderful treatment of satin Man coming to call on a woman of equal social statusSensual elements of dress and musicWarning of the pleasures of sex- Dog is sniffing around (fidelity) The lute is a sign of a loving relationship or sensory pleasure
* I think this was only in recitation…Sewing by candlelight The man asks for sexual favors as she ignores him Foot rests on a warmer- if it is lit, she is spoken for Moralizing quality
(p 745) Breaks tradition as she is dressed nicely and has her own studio Usually portraits show artists painting the Virgin MaryInstead, she paints a clown playing violin- visual pun?Great understanding of light and texture More controlled brushwork than Hals Broad strokes used for full, stiff skirtImage on the easel has lighter tones and looser brushwork
(p 744)Child in extraordinary dressCaptures this quick momentLeyster is later sued for stealing one of her apprentices Energy of piece comes from loose brushstrokes Wealth shown with the rich fabrics and the golden rattle Child looks out at viewer while the nurse tries to distract her with an apple but also gazes out at the viewers her admire her charge
(p 745) Banquet feast, not in neat rows like most sitters would have ben Group portraiture, but gives individual attention to each face (not like the “Haarlem Brotherhood of Jerusalem Pilgrims”) and giving individual identifies Renaissance elbow- man assert dominance Upper arm leads eye into composition Strong underlying diagonals- gestures, banners, and sashes are balanced by stabilizing chairs, windows, and tall glassBlack suits and hats make the colors more brilliant by contrasting well with them Officers came from upper middle class of Haarlem and held their position for 3 years Each company was organized like a guild, under the patronage of a saint Functioned mainly as a fraternal order, holding archery competitions, taking part in city processions, and originally maintaining an alter in the local church
(p 746)Commissioned by the doctor (Dr. Tulp) who was the head of the surgeon’s guild Worked in Amsterdam most of his life Man executed for stealing coat- dead for one day How ligaments affect movement Right corner- “on the Human Body”All abut human anatomy as reference Tenebrism of figures in back (Caravaggio) Strong diagonal of body Dr. Tulp flexes his own left hand to demonstrate the action of the cadaver’s arm muscles that he lifts up with silver forceps
(p 747)Major group portrait Very marginalized people in certain sections Dramatic lighting Wasn’t meant to be a night scene Spotlight young lady- chicken (cocq) identifies companyCarries a chicken with prominent claws (klauw in Dutch) may be a pun 0n the kind of guns (klower) that gave the name (the Kloveniers) to the company Chicken legs and claws are also part of the coat of arms Rich colors- used to be called the Night Watch because they thought it was a night painting but cleaning revealed the true colors Some characters are colorful but not necessary