1544
unspecified
From the collection of Catholic University of Leuven
Anthonis Mor van Dashorst. The canons of Utrecht Cornelis van Hoorn and Antoon Taets van Ameronghen is a 1544 unspecified by Antonis Mor, a Northern Renaissance work, held at Catholic University of Leuven.
This painting shows two men, Cornelis van Hoorn and Antoon Taets van Ameronghen, dressed in formal clothing. They are canons of Utrecht, which means they held important positions in the church. This was a big deal back then, and the artist took care to show their status through their clothes and poses. The artist used oil on panel to create this portrait, a technique similar to those used by artists who specialize in 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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