Georges de la Tour
1593â1652 ¡ French ¡ 31 artworks
BaroqueTenebrismTenebrismNocturne PaintingSimplified FormsCandlelight IlluminationGeometric Composition
artist bio
Georges de la Tour was a French Baroque painter who primarily depicted religious scenes and genre subjects, often characterized by their dramatic use of light and shadow. Rediscovered in the 20th century, he is now celebrated for his unique approach to tenebrism and his ability to evoke a sense of quiet contemplation.
what you'll learn
Studying de la Tour's work allows students to explore the use of light and shadow to create drama and mood, as well as the simplification of forms to emphasize the spiritual or emotional core of a scene. Students will also learn about the influence of Caravaggio on Baroque painting.
related: Caravaggio, Rembrandt van Rijn, Peter Paul Rubens
31 artworks
St. Simon
1620
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The Triangle Player
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The Blind Hurdy Gurdy Player
1630
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Repenting Magdalene, also called Magdalene and Two Flames
1643
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St. Francis in Extasy, also called The Praying Monk beside the Dying Monk
1640
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The Tears of St. Peter, also called Repentant St. Peter
1645
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St. Thomas, also called Saint with a Pike
1630
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The Penitent Magdalene
1640
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St. Jude Thaddeus
1650
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St. Andrew
1620
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St. Paul
1620
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St. James the Greater
1620
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Tears of St. Peter
1648
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Job Mocked by His Wife
1635
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The Newborn
1649
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The Hurdy-Gurdy Player, also called Hurdy-Gurdy Player with Hat
1630
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St. James the Minor
1620
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Saint Jerome reading a letter
1629
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Appearance of Angel to St. Joseph, also called The Song of St. Joseph
1640
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Old Man
1619
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The Young Singer
1645
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St. Peter
1620
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Mary Magdalene with Oil Lamp
1635
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St. Philippe
1620
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St. Jerome Reading
1650
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Education of the Virgin
1640
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St. Thomas
1620
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Adoration of the Shepherds
1644
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The Dice Players
1651
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Repenting Magdalene, also called Magdalene before Mirror or Magadalene Fabius.
1630
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Repenting of St. Jerome, also called St. Jerome with Cardinal Hat
1650
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