ARTS- GR. 9

1. THE BAROQUE ARTISTS
Caravaggio, Rubens, Velasquez
UNIT I
LESSON 3
ARTS

2. - was born in milan, Italy
- Italian painter &
“considered as the father of
modern painting”.
- his style in painting was
quite revolutionary.
MICHAELANGELO MERISIDA
CARAVAGGIO (1571-1610)

3. - he used light & dark lightning effects, called
“chiaroscuro” in his painting that would have
been impressive to the people of the time.
- the bold contrast in his paintings almost seem
to replicate the chaos of his own life.
- the lighting effects give emphasis to the shapes
& features as well as humanity of the paintings.

4. PAINTING OF
CARAVAGGIO
- the painting depicting
the moment at which jesus
christ inspires matthew to
follow him.
- 1 of the 3 paintings that
completed for the
Contarelli Chapel in the
church of San Luigi Dei
Francesi in Rome.
THE CALLING OF SAINT MATTHEW

5. - was born in
Seiger, Germany
- a Flemish
baroque painter.
B. PETER PAUL RUBENS
(1577-1640)

6. - he was the most renowned northern
European artist of the day, & is now widely
recognized as one of the foremost painters in
western art history.
- he was the realistic tradition of Flemish
painting w/ the imaginative freedom &
classical themes of Italian renaissance
painting.

7. PAINTING OF RUBENS
- his style In this painting
was extravagant
baroque style that
emphasized movements,
colours, & sensuality.
- he was known also for
altar pieces, landscapes
& history of mythological
paintings.
VIRGIN AND CHILD ENTHRONED
WITH SAINTS

8. - was born in Sevill,Spain.
- he is one of the most
important painters of the
Spanish golden age.
- he was universally
acknowledged as 1 of the
world’s greatest artist.
- known for his “naturalistic
style” in which he was trained.
C. DIEGO D. VELASQUEZ
(1599-1660)

9. - during the 16th century, he was inspired by a
venetian painting, from there he developed from a
master of faithful likeness and characterization into
the creator of masterpieces of visual impression
unique in his time.
- w/ his brilliant diversity of brushstrokes & subtle
harmonies of colour, he achieved effects of form
and texture, space, light, & atmosphere, that made
him the chief forerunner of 19th century French
impressionism.

10. PAINTING OF
VELASQUEZ
- he was remarkable
for the subtle &
delicate painting &
for the sensitive
portrayal of
personal charm.
PORTRAIT OF A
LITTLE GIRL 1640