Studies van ogen
c. 1630 - c. 1640
Medium
etching
Dimensions
217; 141
About this artwork
blad: hoogte 141 mm x breedte 217 mm
Art Historical Context
**Studies of Eyes (Studies van ogen)** by Jusepe deera invites visitors into the intimate world of a 17th-century master draftsman. Created around 1630–1640, this etching measures a modest 141 mm high by 217 mm wide, perfect for close contemplation. Ribera, a leading figure of the Spanish Baroque and the Neapolitan school, renowned for his tenebrist style—dramatic contrasts of light and shadow inspired by Caravaggio—that brought raw human emotion to life. In this rare print, Ribera showcases his fascination with anatomical precision, rendering multiple eyes with exquisite detail through the e...
About the Artist
Jusepe de Ribera · 1590–1652
Ribera is considered one of the most important figures in European painting in the 17th century and the Counter-Reformation. He was Spanish, but spent nearly his entire career in Italy. He was initially influenced by followers of Caravaggio who were active in Rome; he later incorporated stylistic innovations of Venice and Flanders in his own highly personal compositions.