Who painted Bust of a Bearded Man (Doge Giovanni Cornaro)?

Bust of a Bearded Man (Doge Giovanni Cornaro) was painted by Christoffel Jegher in 1634.

Where can I see Bust of a Bearded Man (Doge Giovanni Cornaro)?

Bust of a Bearded Man (Doge Giovanni Cornaro) is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Bust of a Bearded Man (Doge Giovanni Cornaro)?

Bust of a Bearded Man (Doge Giovanni Cornaro) is associated with Baroque.

Can I buy a print of Bust of a Bearded Man (Doge Giovanni Cornaro)?

Museum-quality prints of Bust of a Bearded Man (Doge Giovanni Cornaro) are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Bust of a Bearded Man (Doge Giovanni Cornaro)

Christoffel Jegher , 1634

Bust of a Bearded Man (Doge Giovanni Cornaro) is a print by the Baroque artist Christoffel Jegher. It dates from 1634 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1996.249
Credit line: The Charlotte Ekker and Charlotte Van der Veer Memorial Fund

About this work

Overview

Bust of a Bearded Man (Doge Giovanni Cornaro) is a 17th-century chiaroscuro print, notable for its exceptional quality among works of its time.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serious and dignified bearded man, identified as Doge Giovanni Cornaro, conveying an air of solemnity and authority.

Technique & Style

Produced from four wood blocks, the print showcases a complex technical achievement. The chiaroscuro technique emphasizes strong contrasts between light and dark, yielding a distinctly painterly effect.

History & Provenance

Created by woodcutter Jegher after a design by Peter Paul Rubens, this work is one of nine woodcuts (and two chiaroscuros) Jegher made from Rubens' images between approximately 1632 and 1640.