Chiaroscuro is a Italian word used to represent light and shadow as they create three dimensional objects. It originates from the Italian renaissance and was heavily used by artists such as Raphael and Leonardo da Vinci. Usually, the shadows casted are separated into values. The area closest to the object is usually the darkest area that is being portrayed. Then, as light becomes more available, the same cast shadow lightens in increments until it reaches the shadow's edge.
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Rembrandt van Rijn was one of the pioneering Chiaroscuro artists. He is known for his singular brushwork, use of colour and his good use of light and shadow.
Rembrandt was able to portray the contrast between light and shadow through his paintings. For example, in ‘Two scholars disputing’ he creates depth in the photo by transforming a two-dimensional flat painting into a three-dimensional room with depth.
Rembrandt was able to portray the contrast between light and shadow through his paintings. For example, in ‘Two scholars disputing’ he creates depth in the photo by transforming a two-dimensional flat painting into a three-dimensional room with depth.
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