Tuesday, May 4, 2021

Shadows, Light, And Colours

 Continuing on in the Baroque Room, this is Christ and The Woman of Samaria. It is by Guercino, and dates to 1647.

The Crucifixion of Saint Andrew is a dramatically lit work by Luca Giordino, circa 1650-59.


The Arrest of Christ is circa 1630-32, and is by Matthias Stom.


Here we have Lot and his Daughters. Dating to 1622, it is by Grazio Gentileschi.


Two final views of the Baroque Room end things for the day.

38 comments:

  1. Impressive works again and the room itself is art.

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  2. A visit to a museum would be so welcome, now!

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  3. Great museum and photos. I followed your blog now. Thx

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  4. Hello,

    Beautiful paintings, I like the view of the Baroque Room! Have a great day and a happy week ahead.

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  5. You have been spending a lot of time in the Baroque Room, William.

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  6. @Iris: definitely the case.

    @Italiafinlandia: understandable.

    @Vicky: thanks.

    @Francisco: thanks.

    @Eileen: I do too.

    @David: I did.

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  7. I wonder what direction art would have taken if it had not been necessary to appease the church.

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  8. Amazing paintings and those red rooms.... like surrounded by the blood of the artists during that time. I cannot imagine how they must've suffered for their art.

    Thanks for sharing William,
    eden

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  9. Beautiful photos! Love them

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  10. These remind me of many of the paintings I've seen in Italy.

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  11. @Tom: it is.

    @Anvilcloud: generally speaking the church was a paying customer.

    @Magiceye: definitely.

    @Eden: you're welcome.

    @Bindu: thank you.

    @Sharon: they would.

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  12. Great shadow and light art and photograpy ~ Xo

    Living moment by moment,

    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  13. I'm very fond of the baroque room!

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  14. Beautiful paintings. Best if seen in person.

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  15. @Red: me too.

    @Carol: indeed.

    @Jeanie: I am as well.

    @Nancy: quite true.

    @Catarina: that they are.

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  16. It is a lovely room and the pieces in there are fabulous!

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  17. Lovely room with all these art.

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  18. All very interesting art works. Thank you.

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  19. @RedPat: I agree.

    @Revrunner: there is.

    @Marie: definitely.

    @orvokki: quite so.

    @DJan: you're welcome.

    @Bill: that they are.

    @Marleen: indeed.

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  20. That room is grand indeed. And such treasures kept in there.

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  21. Light is evident in all the work!

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  22. A lot of drama going on in those oil paintings. Lots of finger pointing.

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  23. I wonder if the wings are heavy to wear ? Nice old paintings !

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  24. Beautiful old artworks William, beautifully displayed here ✨

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  25. i always prefer Christ (Jesus) views that make him look super kind and friendly. this is one ... i think of him being a bit dark in color. not white like myself. but any who ... whatever makes your heart happy. do that. ( ;

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  26. Yes, again I'm touched by the exceptional detail and lighting, it really draws a person in. Nice room too, I like the shade of paint.

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  27. The colours at top (first work) are striking!

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  28. @Gemel: it's well arranged.

    @Joanne: definitely.

    @Shammickite: indeed.

    @Eve: so do I.

    @Gattina: perhaps.

    @Grace: I think so too.

    @Beth: perhaps, yes.

    @Karen: it does.

    @Cloudia: thanks!

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