Studies of faces, eyes and ears (1616 - 1657)
Paulus Pontius1616 - 1657 · Landscape · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1658)
Specifications
- Year
- 1616 - 1657
- Nationality / school
- Flemish
- Lifespan
- 1603–1658
About the artwork
Dated 1616 - 1657, "Studies of faces, eyes and ears" is an artwork by Paulus Pontius. Historical background, 1616 - 1657: In Japan the Edo period began in 1603, and in China the Qing dynasty took power in 1644, both bringing new patrons and styles. In the Dutch Republic, a prosperous middle-class market supported landscapes, still lifes, portraits, and scenes of daily life painted at a modest scale for the home. Background on Illustration: Illustration serves a text or a story, a tradition that runs from decorated medieval manuscripts to printed book plates, magazines, and posters. The late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries are often described as a golden age of book and magazine illustration. The catalogue places it in Illustration. The format is landscape.
"Studies of faces, eyes and ears" 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. Illustrative graphics are valued for their decorative line work and narrative quality, which makes them a strong fit for gallery walls, kids rooms, studies, and more intimate 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, 1603–1658
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