Joos van Cleve (1485 - 1540) - photo 1

Joos van Cleve

Joos van Cleve, also known by his real name Joos van der Beke, was a prominent Netherlandish painter, active mainly in Antwerp from about 1511 until his death in 1540 or 1541. His work predominantly centered around religious subjects and portraits, including notable commissions for the French King Francis I during his time at the French court. His artistic oeuvre reflects a blend of traditional Netherlandish painting techniques with contemporary Renaissance styles, showcasing his direct knowledge of local art combined with an awareness of Italian developments​​​​​​.

Van Cleve's work was characterized by its elaborate detail, particularly in his altarpieces which often incorporated portraits and landscapes, demonstrating his refined painting style. His success in Antwerp was significant, and he was also recognized at the French court, indicating his high regard as a portrait artist. Notably, Van Cleve had the opportunity to paint members of the royal court, including King Francis I and Queen Eleanor of Austria, underscoring his skills in portraiture​​​​.

His paintings are recognized for their sensitivity to color and a unique solidity of figures, with some works showcasing the popular style of Antwerp Mannerism. Van Cleve was an innovator in introducing broad world landscapes in the backgrounds of his paintings, a technique that became popular in sixteenth-century northern Renaissance paintings. Despite his contributions to the Renaissance art movement, Van Cleve also produced works that were highly eclectic, drawing on the styles of earlier Netherlandish masters as well as Italian influences, particularly in his use of sfumato, evident in his Virgin and Child compositions​​​​.

For art collectors and experts, Joos van Cleve's legacy offers a rich exploration into the transition from medieval to Renaissance art in Northern Europe. His body of work, found in prestigious collections such as the National Gallery in Prague, the Louvre, and the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, remains a testament to his versatility and skill as a painter of both religious narratives and royal portraits​​.

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Date and place of birt:1485, Kleve, Germany
Date and place of death:1540, Antwerp, Belgium
Nationality:Belgium, Germany, The Netherlands
Period of activity: XVI century
Specialization:Artist, Genre painter, Painter, Portraitist
Genre:Portrait, Religious genre
Art style:Northern Renaissance, Renaissance

Creators Belgium

Louis Pierre Verwée (Verwee) (1807 - 1877)
Louis Pierre Verwée (Verwee)
1807 - 1877
Isidore Opsomer (1878 - 1967)
Isidore Opsomer
1878 - 1967
Hendrik Frans Verbrugghen (1654 - 1724)
Hendrik Frans Verbrugghen
1654 - 1724
Valerius de Sadeler (1867 - 1941)
Valerius de Sadeler
1867 - 1941
Pieter Oyens (1842 - 1894)
Pieter Oyens
1842 - 1894
James Thiriar (1889 - 1965)
James Thiriar
1889 - 1965
Casparis Haanen (1778 - 1849)
Casparis Haanen
1778 - 1849
Cornelis De Vos (1585 - 1651)
Cornelis De Vos
1585 - 1651
Claire Colinet (1880 - 1950)
Claire Colinet
1880 - 1950
Frans Breydel (1679 - 1750)
Frans Breydel
1679 - 1750
Mattheis de Vis (1702 - 1765)
Mattheis de Vis
1702 - 1765
Melchoir Broederlam (1350 - 1409)
Melchoir Broederlam
1350 - 1409
Jan Claudius de Cock (1667 - 1736)
Jan Claudius de Cock
1667 - 1736
Laurent Delvaux (1696 - 1778)
Laurent Delvaux
1696 - 1778
Paul Hagemans (1884 - 1959)
Paul Hagemans
1884 - 1959
René Magritte (1898 - 1967)
René Magritte
1898 - 1967

Creators Northern Renaissance

Stefan Lochner (1400 - 1451)
Stefan Lochner
1400 - 1451
Michel Zittov (1469 - 1525)
Michel Zittov
1469 - 1525
Georg Pecham (1568 - 1604)
Georg Pecham
1568 - 1604
Francesco Morandini (1544 - 1597)
Francesco Morandini
1544 - 1597
Giulio Raibolini (1487 - 1545)
Giulio Raibolini
1487 - 1545
Girolamo di Tiziano (1510 - 1572)
Girolamo di Tiziano
1510 - 1572
Augustin Hirschvogel (1503 - 1553)
Augustin Hirschvogel
1503 - 1553
Pietro di Domenico Da Siena (1457 - 1506)
Pietro di Domenico Da Siena
1457 - 1506
Georgios Klontzas (1535 - 1608)
Georgios Klontzas
1535 - 1608
Giulio Campagnola (1482 - 1516)
Giulio Campagnola
1482 - 1516
Agostino Veneziano (1490 - 1540)
Agostino Veneziano
1490 - 1540
Pietro Perugino (1446 - 1524)
Pietro Perugino
1446 - 1524
Bartolomeo Passerotti (1529 - 1592)
Bartolomeo Passerotti
1529 - 1592
Leonardo da Vinci (1452 - 1519)
Leonardo da Vinci
1452 - 1519
Dalmasio di Jacopo Scannabecchi (1315 - 1374)
Dalmasio di Jacopo Scannabecchi
1315 - 1374
Melchior Pfintzing (1481 - 1535)
Melchior Pfintzing
1481 - 1535
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