1632
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Jan Snellinx is a 1632 by Anthony van Dyck, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This is a black-and-white drawing of a man with a full beard and bald head. He’s wearing a high-collared shirt with buttons down the front, and his hands are clasped together. The lines on his face and clothes are rough and textured, giving it a sketchy, almost unfinished look. The artist used quick, loose strokes to show light and shadow, making the man’s face and clothes pop. This style was common in the 1600s for quick studies or prints. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how artists used light and dark to create drama.
Sir Anthony van Dyck (; Dutch: Antoon van Dijck ; 22 March 1599 – 9 December 1641) was a Flemish Baroque artist, who became the leading court painter in England after success in the Spanish Netherlands and Italy.
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