Artwork
Portrait of Dirck Volckertsz. Coornhert (1522-1590)
Portrait of Dirck Volckertsz. Coornhert (1522-1590) is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Jacopo Bassano. It dates from 1553 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
This 1553 oil portrait by Jacopo Bassano captures Dirck Volckertsz. Coornhert, a figure from the 16th century, in a close-up, serious demeanor. The work is characterized by its use of chiaroscuro, emphasizing strong light and dark contrasts to create a three-dimensional effect.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Dirck Volckertsz. Coornhert (1522-1590), is portrayed as an older man with a solemn expression, distinguished by a white face, dark shadows under his eyes and around his nose, a dark hat, and a thick white beard. The plain, dark background heightens the focus on his facial features.
Technique & Style
The painting showcases Jacopo Bassano's mastery of chiaroscuro, a technique utilizing pronounced contrasts between light and dark to achieve a sculptural depth. This approach accentuates the subject's facial structure and emotional presence.
History & Provenance
Created in 1553, the portrait is now part of the collection at the Alte Pinakothek, Munich.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jacopo Bassano was an Italian Renaissance painter of the Venetian school. He was born and died in Bassano del Grappa, and took the village as his surname. Having trained in the workshop of his father, Francesco the…
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