Baroque

"The colours in the paintings are like the illusions that convince the eyes, similar to the beauty of the verses in poetry."

(Nicolas Poussin)

Baroque is an artistic movement that developed in Italy, Rome, in the 17th century in reaction to Mannerism that dominated the late Italian Renaissance. The word denotes a style that is intended to express feelings of vitality, grandeur, drama and emotional exuberance. Thanks to its exuberance and theatricality Baroque was chosen by the Catholic Church and the European monarchies as the representative style of their power and their wealth. Explore Baroque by starting from What is Baroque? and browse our curated list of artworks from baroque painters such as Caravaggio, Rembrandt, Rubens and others.

Baroque Quotes

 

The colours in the paintings are like the illusions that convince the eyes, similar to the beauty of the verses in poetry.

Nicolas Poussin

 

The idea of beauty does not descend into matter unless this is prepared as carefully as possible. This preparation consists of three things: arrangement, measure, and aspect or form.

Nicolas Poussin

 

Drawing is the skeleton of what you do and color is its flash.

Nicolas Poussin

 

I would rather be the first painter of common things than second in higher art.

Diego Velázquez

 

A painting is complete when it has the shadows of a god

Rembrandt
 

Painting is the grandchild of nature. It is related to God.

Rembrandt

 

All works, no matter what or by whom painted, are nothing but bagatelles and childish trifles... unless they are made and painted from life, and there can be nothing... better than to follow nature.

Caravaggio