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Notable Techniques. Use of light Luxuriant brushwork Rich color Mastery of chiaroscuro. Self Portrait, 1661 (Age 65). Spotlight effects of light and shadow How facial expression affects light Rejection by patrons allowed personal independence Favored silent human figures
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Notable Techniques Use of light Luxuriant brushwork Rich color Mastery of chiaroscuro
Self Portrait, 1661 (Age 65) Spotlight effects of light and shadow How facial expression affects light Rejection by patrons allowed personal independence Favored silent human figures Painted many self portraits
Philosopher in Meditation, 1632 Painted quiet, deep emotional states Shared dialogue between viewer and picture
Rape of Ganymede, 1635 Wanted recognition as a painter of mythologies and biblical stories “Demythologized” stories with his interpretation Crying toddler replaces the beautiful woman in the legend Frightened boy urinates reflexively in horror as he is kidnapped Violated conventions of beauty
The Blinding of Samson, 1636 Dramatic biblical scenes of high contrast and emotion Sought to emulate Ruben’s baroque style