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| Louis XIV |
Hyacinthe Rigaud, French, Baroque, 1701. Contains many details denoting his power. Looks imposing, but in reality was only about 5'1" -- he wore high heels and big wigs to offset his height. Legs are in plain view, as he danced and popularized ballet. |
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| The Abduction of the Sabine Women |
Nicolas Poussin, French, Baroque, 1633-1634. Was an ideal for art in France at the time, and what modern artists rebelled against. Colors are flat and unnatural, as are the people's expressions. The image is intellectualized, based on logic rather than emotion. |
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| The Love Letter |
Jan Vermeer, Dutch, Baroque, 1665-1668. At first glance, it appears to be a slice of life, everyday scene. However, it becomes almost voyeuristic. The woman seems uncertain about the letter. Many maps on the back wall. |
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| Still Life With Fruit and Flowers |
Clara Peeters, Flemish, Baroque, 1612. May have given piece to husband as a wedding gift. Temperance and fidelity and her name are inscribed on a dish in the painting. Peeters is shown in a reflection of metal. |
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| The Garden of Love |
Peter Paul Rubens, Flemish, 1638, Baroque. Rubens is shown dancing with his second wife. Others appear deeply in love, to the point of being over the top. |
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| The Maids of Honor |
Diego Velazquez, Spanish, 1656, Baroque. Princess attended by parents. Behind the scenes depiction of the artistic process. Revolves around Velazquez's creativity rather than the actual subject. Chancellor seen, expressing politics in art. Velazquez's commentary on himself. He wears cross for Knights of Santiago, an exclusive group. He may have been asking the king to be a part of it, or it may have been added later. |
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| Ecstacy of St. Theresa |
Gianlorenzo Bernini, 1645-1652, Italian, Baroque. Resembles a stage and depicts very theatrical subject matter. Men appear to be watching in opera boxes, and gold beams add to drama of the scene. Involves the viewer in the scene. Some felt that her expression was too sensual rather than spiritual. |
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| Triumph of the Name of Jesus |
Giovanni Battista Gaulli, 1672-1679, Italian, Baroque. |
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| Calling of St. Matthew |
Caravaggio, 1599-1600, Italian, Baroque. |
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