His early works were painted in a realistic manner and influenced by the dramatic chiaroscuro of Caravaggio. The paintings of La Tour's maturity are marked by a startling geometric simplification of the human form and by the depiction of interior scenes lit only by the glare of candles or torches. His religious paintings done in this manner have a monumental simplicity and a stillness that expresses both contemplative quiet and wonder.
Source: WGA
5 comments:
Wonderful post...
oh Esther, these are wonderful... I love them all and can't wait to show them to Kendra when she gets home from school!!
These are wonderful, Esther! Love this! Your blog is enriching in so many ways!
Oh, what beautiful art work:). A BIG thankyou for sharing it with us all. I can only draw stick figures so I truly DO thank God for gifting us with some amazing great artists throughout the centuries.
Peace throughout this Lenten Season to you Esther:)
With love,
Marie xoxoxoox
Hey Ladies, thanks for your comments. I think it would have looked more dramatic on a black background but cest la vie.
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