Jan Lievens
1607–1674 · Dutch · 20 artworks
Baroquechiaroscuroexpressive portraituretenebrismrealistic texturesdramatic lighting
artist bio
Jan Lievens was a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his versatility and early association with Rembrandt. He produced history paintings, portraits, and genre scenes, demonstrating a mastery of light and shadow and contributing significantly to the development of Dutch Baroque art.
what you'll learn
Studying Lievens' work allows students to understand the development of Baroque portraiture and history painting in the Netherlands. Students can learn about the use of chiaroscuro and expressive character studies.
related: Rembrandt van Rijn, Frans Hals, Peter Paul Rubens
20 artworks
A Philosopher
1627
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Old Bearded Man
1633
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Apostle Paul
1629
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Bearded Old Man Wearing a Brown Cloak
1631
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Bearded Man with a Beret
1630
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St. Paul writing to the Thessalonians
1629
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Young Man with a Red Beret
1629
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Self Portrait
1630
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Portrait of Petrus Egidius de Morrion
1637
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Tronie of An Old Man
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Study of an Old Man
1630
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Study of the Head and Shoulders of an Old Bearded Man Wearing A Cap
1629
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Old man's head
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Portrait of an Old Man
1635
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Head of an Old Man
1640
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Profile Head of an Old Woman
1630
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Old Man Holding a Skull
1630
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Zechariah in the Temple
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The Raising of Lazarus
1631
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Old Woman Reading
1633
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