1563
From the collection of Catholic University of Leuven
Anthonis Mor van Dashorst. Portret van wetenschapper is a 1563 by Antonis Mor, held at Catholic University of Leuven.
This painting shows a man sitting at a table with books and papers. He looks like a scholar, surrounded by his work. The artist paid attention to the details of his clothes and the items on the table, which gives us a glimpse into the life of a scientist during the Renaissance. The use of light and shadow in this portrait is interesting, and it's similar to the technique used by artists who worked with chiaroscuro.
Anthonis Mor, also known as Anthonis Mor van Dashorst and Antonio Moro (c. 1517 – 1577), was a Netherlandish portrait painter, much in demand by the courts of Europe. He has also been referred to as Antoon, Anthonius,…
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