Jan Haeck. Bernard van Orley. Karel V en Isabella van Portugal

1537

From the collection of Catholic University of Leuven

Dominant colour

Jan Haeck. Bernard van Orley. Karel V en Isabella van Portugal is a 1537 by Jan Haeck, a Renaissance work, held at Catholic University of Leuven.

Who painted this?: Jan Haeck
When & what style?: 1537 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Catholic University of Leuven

About this work

The painting shows Charles V and Isabella of Portugal. It's a stained glass piece from the 16th century. The artist used a lot of detail to show the royal couple's clothing and surroundings. The stained glass technique is interesting here. It was made for a cathedral, so it's big and colorful. This kind of art was popular in Northern Europe during that time. You can learn more about similar art by looking at the work of another artist, like the technique of sfumato.

About the artist

Artist

Jan Haeck

Jan Haeck made a single surviving photograph from the 1500s. In 1537 they shot a double portrait titled Bernard van Orley. Karel V en Isabella van Portugal, showing the emperor and his queen side by side. The picture is…

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