Apostle St JohnThomas de Keyser · 1630

  • Painting mediumOil
  • Medium typeWallArt
  • Art movementBaroque
  • Creation date1630
  • Art periodEarly Modern
  • Dimensions114.0 x 80.0 cm
  • MuseumAmstelkring Museum

Thomas de Keyser (1596 – 1667)

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Amstelkring Museum (Amsterdam, Netherlands)

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About this artwork

  • Title: Apostle St John
  • Artist: Thomas de Keyser
  • Year: 1630
  • Original dimensions: 114.0 x 80.0 cm
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: Amstelkring Museum
  • Corpus context: religious portraiture, classical religious themes
  • Color palette: Earthy
  • Purpose: Focal

Quick Facts

  • Artist: Thomas de Keyser
  • Notable elements: Low angle, outstretched arms, black robe
  • Artistic style: Dutch Golden Age portraiture
  • Dimensions: 114 x 80 cm

Questions & Answers

What are the date and style of "Apostle St John" by Thomas de Keyser?

"Apostle St John" by Thomas de Keyser is dated 1630 and belongs to Baroque.

What is the format of "Apostle St John"?

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The overall mood of "Apostle St John" by Thomas de Keyser is dramatic. The mood describes the general atmosphere of the work.

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