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Joos de Momper. De storm

Joos de Momper, II

1612

unspecified

From the collection of Catholic University of Leuven

Northern Renaissance

Dominant colour

Joos de Momper. De storm is a 1612 unspecified by Joos de Momper, II, a Northern Renaissance work, held at Catholic University of Leuven.

Who painted this?: Joos de Momper, II
When & what style?: 1612 · Northern Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Catholic University of Leuven

About this work

You see a stormy sea with big waves and a few ships in the painting. The artist used a lot of detail to show the power of the storm. This kind of painting was popular during the Northern Renaissance period, and it's interesting to see how the artist used light and dark to create a sense of drama. Look up the technique of chiaroscuro to learn more about how artists like Joos de Momper used it.