Baroque1600-1750

Baroque ArtArtistic style that used exaggerated motion and

clear, easily interpreted detail to produce drama, tension, exuberance, and grandeur.

Judith Beheading Holofernes by Caravaggio

CaravaggioCombine a realistic observation of the human state, both physical and emotional, with a dramatic use of lighting

Painted religious scenesDied at 38 and his work was largely forgotten

until rediscovered in the 20th century

Judith Beheading Holofrones by Caravaggio

Conversion of St. Paul by Caravaggio

St. Jerome by Caravaggio

BerniniSculptor who captured the essence of a narrative moment with a dramatic naturalistic realism in his sculptures

Bernini used light as an important metaphorical device in the perception of his religious settings, often using hidden light sources that could intensify the focus of religious worship

Ecstasy of St. Theresa by Bernini

Ecstasy of St. Theresa (detail image) by Bernini

RubensProponent of an extravagant Baroque style that emphasized movement, color, and sensuality.

Known for his full,lush figures

The Descent from the Cross by Rubens

Detail of The Descent from the Cross by Rubens

The Toilet of Venusby Rubens

RembrandtGreatest creative triumphs are exemplified especially in his portraits of his contemporaries, self-portraits and illustrations of scenes from the Bible

Reds and browns dominated his later paintings, which had a more subdued style compared to his earlier baroque works

The Storm on the Sea of Galilee by Rembrandt

Self Portrait by Rembrandt

Titus as a Monk by Rembrandt

VermeerSpecialized in domestic interior scenes of middle class

Vermeer worked slowly and with great care, using bright colors and sometimes expensive pigments, with a preference for cornflower blue and yellow.

He is particularly renowned for his masterly treatment and use of light in his work.

The Girl With the Pearl Earring by Vermeer

The Milkmaid by Vermeer

The Geographer by Vermeer