BAROQUE PERIOD
Counter Reformation
Martin Luther’s Protestant movement took the
stability of the Catholic Church. Many left the Catholic
Church disillusioned. The Church responded through
the Counter-Reformation.
It began in 1545-164 CE with a series of church
reforms from the council of Trent.
It has four major aspects, namely, ecclesiastical and
structural reconfiguration, religious orders, spiritual
movements and political dimension.
Counter Reformation
Reforms in Art were put into place as well
These reforms had a great impact in the
development of Catholic Art
BAROQUE PERIOD
Baroque comes from the Portuguese word barroco,
or the Spanish word barrucco, which means “rough
or imperfect pearl.”
In the 1600s CE, the Baroque style became
widespread in Rome and other parts of Italy.
This style soon spread to other parts of the
countries in Europe until the 1750s CE.
Baroque art often portrayed religious conversions,
religious visions and martyrdom.
BAROQUE PERIOD
Baroque period is divided into three phases:
1. Early (1590-1625)
2. High (1625-1660)
3. Late (1660-1725)
Baroque Paintings
Baroque Painting are realistic,
dramatic and extravagant. It is a
style that conveys strong emotions
through dramatic lighting and
inferred movement. Religious themes
were the most popular subject in the
Baroque style. Artworks done during
this era were a combination of the
previous art styles. Baroque Painting
combine the realism of the
Renaissance and the emotional
features of the Mannerist.
Assumption of Mary (1626)
by Peter Paul Rubens
Baroque Architecture
Church buildings returned during the Baroque
Era. Churches reflected the Baroque characteristics of
movement through the use of carving lines as
decorative ornaments.
Other feature of Baroque architecture include
the lavish use of ornaments and colors. Churches are
decorated with large-scale frescoes to shock and awe
the faithful. This frescoes often use trompe l’’oeil which
means to “trick the eye.”
Baroque Architecture
Scoppa Arch
in Ostuni, Puglia, Italy
Baroque Sculpture
Sculpture made
during Baroque period
mirrored the dramatic and
emotional impact of
Baroque paintings.
Sculptors gave importance
to texture to highlight and
emphasize the dark
shadows, mirroring the
Baroques style of
dramatic lighting.
Die Holle (1755-1760)
By Josef Stammel
Artist Of The Baroque Period
Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680)
Born in Italy on December 7,
1598
A well-known architect and
artist
He was the pioneer of Adapting
the Baroque style to sculptures
He was favored among the
popes of Rome because of his
talent
He died on November 28,
1680
Artist Of The Baroque Period
This Masterpiece is
found at the altar of the
Cornaro Chapel, Santa Maria
della Vittoria, Rome. This
sculpture features an angel
holding an arrow about to
pierce Saint Teresa’s heart. This
was inspired by the vision off
the saint that an angel pierced
her heart with a fire-tipped
arrow that represented God’s
love. This life-size sculpture was
Ecstasy of Saint Teresa made from 1647-1652 CE.
Artist Of The Baroque Period
Michaelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio
(1598-1680)
Born in Italy on September 29,
1571
He was one of the first to abandon
the idealized forms and style of the
previous art masters and depicted in
a natural and realistic manner
His works are characterized by
dramatic lighting, a trademark of the
Baroque style
He painted the flaws and
imperfections of his subject to make
them more human
He died on July 18, 1610
Artist Of The Baroque Period
One of Caravaggio’s
masterpieces is entitled The
Conversion Of The Way To
Damascus. This painting depicts
the event narrated in the Bible,
Acts 9:3-9.
The oil painting was
painted during the 1600s and
measures 230cm x 175cm. It is
kept at the Cerasi Chapel,
Santa Maria del Popolo in
Rome, Italy
The Conversion Of The Way To
Damascus
Artist Of The Baroque Period
Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640)
Born on June 2, 1577 and was
raised Catholic by his mother who
had a profound effect on his works
The artist that embodies the Baroque
style is the Flemish artist Peter Paul
Rubens
His works were influenced by
different artists from different art
eras.
His paintings make the viewers feel
as if they are part of the artwork
He died on May 30, 1640
Artist Of The Baroque Period
One of Ruben’s early
masterpieces is The Raising of
the Cross. The painting consist of
three panels that were intended
to be used as the backdrop of
a church altar.
The oil painting on
canvas was made around 1610
- 1611 and measures 462 cm x
341cm. It can be seen at the
The Raising of the Cross
(1610-1611) Cathedral of Our Lady in
Antwerp, Belgium.
Artist Of The Baroque Period
Rembrandt Van Rijn
(1606-1669)
Born on July 15, 1606
Arguably the most famous Dutch
painter and printmaker of the
Baroque Era
He was gifted; he had taken on an
apprentice at the age of 22
He is known for his expert use of
color and texture that is achieved
through the thick use of paint
He used his mastery of dramatic light
to create an atmosphere.
He died on October 4, 1669
Artist Of The Baroque Period
One of Rembrandt’s
most popular work is The Night
Watch. It was painted in 1642
and measure 363cm x 438cm.
It is formally titled Officers and
Men of the Amsterdam
Kloveniers Miitia, the Company
of Captain Frans Banning Cocq.
The main figures of the
painting are bathed in light and
The Night Watch
are with bright clothing.
(1642)
Artist Of The Baroque Period
Diego Velasquez
(15599-1660)
Born on June 6, 1599, was part of a
noble family
To practice his craft, he became a
member of the court of the King of
Spain
His talent gave him the chance to
paint a portrait of King Philip IV
He was a renowned portrait artist,
having painted not only Spanish
royalty but also other European
noblemen
He died on August 6, 1660
Artist Of The Baroque Period
Four years before his
death, he painted one of his
most celebrated masterpiece:
Las Meninas. It is a painting of
the Spanish royal family in a
large room. The painting is of
the young Princess Margarita
Teresa, who is surrounded by
her entourage composed of
maids of honor.
Lasss Meninas
(the Maids of honor)
