Created:
Movement:
1626
Baroque
key Notes:
Caravaggesque realism, Musical intimacy
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Dimensions:
50 1/2 x 39 in. (128.3 x 99.1 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
story of the work:

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The Lute Player by Valentin de Boulogne

The Lute Player, painted by Valentin de Boulogne in 1626, is an exemplary work of the Baroque period, executed in oil on canvas. Valentin de Boulogne, a French artist, was heavily influenced by Caravaggio, evident in his use of chiaroscuro and realistic depiction of figures. This painting reflects the artist's skill in capturing the emotional intensity and naturalism that characterized the Caravaggesque style. Valentin's work contributed significantly to the spread of Caravaggism beyond Italy, influencing artists across Europe. The Lute Player is notable for its dynamic composition and the lifelike portrayal of the musician, which exemplifies the artist's mastery in rendering human expression and texture. Valentin de Boulogne's career, though tragically short due to his untimely death at the age of 41, left a lasting impact on the development of Baroque art.

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Lute Player by Valentin de Boulogne

Created in 1626, "Lute Player" by Valentin de Boulogne is an oil on canvas painting that exemplifies the Caravaggesque style, characterized by dramatic chiaroscuro and realistic depictions of everyday life. The artwork is housed in the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nantes, France, and features a musician engrossed in playing a lute, capturing the intimate and contemplative nature of the subject.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Lute Player