Light and Dark: Baroque Painting
Francisco de Zurbarán (Spanish, 1598–1664), Still Life with Lemons, Oranges and a Rose, 1633, oil on canvas, The Norton Simon Foundation
- DATE:
- TIME:
- 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
- SPEAKER:
- Museum Educator
Examine how 17th-century European artists experimented with high points of contrast between light and dark to create moments of tension and intrigue. Look closely at paintings by artists like Francisco de Zurbarán, Peter Paul Rubens and Bartolomé-Esteban Murillo while discussing the effects of their dramatic techniques.
EVENT DETAILS
- Fee:
- Free with museum admission.
- Details:
- Space is limited to 15 participants. Sign up is required and is taken at the Information Desk when the museum opens on a first come, first served basis.
- Location:
- Meets in Entrance Gallery