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-Eugène Simonis (1810 - 1882)
Louis-Eugène Simonis
1810 - 1882
Frans Wouters (1612 - 1659)
Frans Wouters
1612 - 1659
Eugène Laermans (1864 - 1940)
Eugène Laermans
1864 - 1940
Antoine Alexandre Joseph Cardon (1739 - 1822)
Antoine Alexandre Joseph Cardon
1739 - 1822
Roelandt Savery (1576 - 1639)
Roelandt Savery
1576 - 1639
Marcellus Coffermans (1520 - 1578)
Marcellus Coffermans
1520 - 1578
Adriaen van Bloemen (1639 - 1697)
Adriaen van Bloemen
1639 - 1697
Jan Antoon Neuhuys (1832 - 1891)
Jan Antoon Neuhuys
1832 - 1891
Karel Breydel (1678 - 1744)
Karel Breydel
1678 - 1744
Jef Verheyen (1932 - 1984)
Jef Verheyen
1932 - 1984
Frans Van Leemputten (1850 - 1914)
Frans Van Leemputten
1850 - 1914
Joël Kermarrec (1939 - 2022)
Joël Kermarrec
1939 - 2022
Abraham Howarts (Govaerts) (1589 - 1626)
Abraham Howarts (Govaerts)
1589 - 1626
Joseph Van Lerius (1823 - 1876)
Joseph Van Lerius
1823 - 1876
Peter van Dievoet (1661 - 1729)
Peter van Dievoet
1661 - 1729
André Hallet (1890 - 1959)
André Hallet
1890 - 1959

Creators Northern Renaissance

Jacob Hoefnagel (1573 - 1632)
Jacob Hoefnagel
1573 - 1632
 Meister des Pulkauer Altars (XV century - XVI century)
Meister des Pulkauer Altars
XV century - XVI century
Nicola Pisano (1470 - 1538)
Nicola Pisano
1470 - 1538
Giovanni Battista della Rovere (1560 - 1630)
Giovanni Battista della Rovere
1560 - 1630
Scipione Pulzone (1544 - 1598)
Scipione Pulzone
1544 - 1598
Benvenuto Tisi (1481 - 1559)
Benvenuto Tisi
1481 - 1559
Juste de Juste (1505 - 1559)
Juste de Juste
1505 - 1559
Littifredi Corbizi (1465 - 1520)
Littifredi Corbizi
1465 - 1520
Adriaen Isenbrant (1490 - 1551)
Adriaen Isenbrant
1490 - 1551
Cornelis Cort (1533 - 1578)
Cornelis Cort
1533 - 1578
Georgios Klontzas (1535 - 1608)
Georgios Klontzas
1535 - 1608
Moritz Wellhöfer (XVII century - ?)
Moritz Wellhöfer
XVII century - ?
 Domenico di Zanobi ()
Domenico di Zanobi
Bernardino India (1528 - 1590)
Bernardino India
1528 - 1590
Chrispijn van den Broeck (1523 - 1591)
Chrispijn van den Broeck
1523 - 1591
Lucas Gassel (1500 - 1568)
Lucas Gassel
1500 - 1568
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