Creation of the Animals (1575)
Crispijn van den Broeck1575 · Landscape · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1591)
Specifications
- Year
- 1575
- Nationality / school
- Flemish
- Lifespan
- 1523–1591
About the artwork
This page presents "Creation of the Animals" (1575), created by Crispijn van den Broeck. Historical background, 1575: The Protestant Reformation changed how religious imagery was commissioned in northern Europe, while Venetian painters made rich colour and brushwork a central concern. Elsewhere, the Mughal court in India developed a distinctive tradition of miniature painting, and printed images continued to travel widely between countries. It is listed in the Drawings collection. The image is in landscape orientation. Drawings, a short history: Drawings range from quick preparatory sketches to finished works in pen, chalk, charcoal, graphite, or wash. Because line carries so much of the effect, drawings tend to reward close looking at the quality of the mark.
"Creation of the Animals" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A landscape format suits wide, low wall spaces such as the stretch above a bed, mantel, or sideboard. Drawings and sketches stand out through line clarity and a sense of the artist process, which makes them a natural fit for minimalist, monochrome, and graphic interiors. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
Flemish, 1523–1591
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