Jeronimo de Bran

Lucas Emil Vorsterman

Created:

Movement:

c. 1615–75

Baroque

key Notes:

Portraiture, Baroque engraving

Dimensions:

Sheet: 31.5 × 22.3 cm (12 7/16 × 8 13/16 in.)

medium:

Engraving in black on ivory laid paper

Difficulty:

Master

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story of the work:

The painting titled "Jeronimo de Bran" is a work by Lucas Emil Vorsterman, a Flemish engraver, after an original by the Dutch artist Jan Lievens. Vorsterman's rendition is part of a tradition of reproducing and disseminating the works of prominent artists of the time, reflecting the collaborative and interpretative practices between painters and engravers in the 17th century.

Description of the work:

The engraving "Jeronimo de Bran" by Lucas Emil Vorsterman, after Jan Lievens, depicts a detailed and expressive portrait characterized by intricate line work and a strong contrast between light and shadow, typical of the chiaroscuro technique. The subject is rendered with a focused intensity, capturing the texture of the hair and fabric with precision, set against a plain background that emphasizes the figure's presence.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Art Institute of Chicago

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