Crane, Walter, 1845-1915 · London : G. Bell · leaf 287
ich their powerof chiaroscuro—the power of painting things Intheir proper atmosphere, as lost in transparentdepths of shadow, or found in luminous mystery—only seemed to enhance. As a wonderful instance of ornamental anddignified design carried into every detail withmost careful draughtsmanship,… … J. VAN EYCK: portrait OF JAN ARNOLFINA AND HIS WIFE.(national GALLERY.) 268 CHIAROSCUROrich and precious gems upon the wall, and wouldform the centres to which the surrounding colourpatterns and decoration would lead up, as in the VER MEER OF DELFT: LADY AT A SPINET. (NATIONAL GALLERY.) picture the…
Drawing · Decoration and ornament
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