The official catalog of the exhibition at the Musée Jacquemart-André brings together around thirty masterpieces by one of the most enigmatic painters of 17th-century France. Known for his striking use of candlelight and quiet intensity, La Tour created scenes that move between the sacred and the everyday, between silence and drama.
The volume explores the painter’s fascination with light, whether the soft flicker of a single flame or the natural clarity of daylight, and his ability to transform simple figures into profound meditations on faith, humility, and human presence. The catalog features detailed essays by leading scholars, high-quality reproductions, and new insights into his artistic influences, including the impact of Caravaggio and Northern European masters.
For anyone captivated by chiaroscuro and the mysteries of Baroque painting, this catalog is both a visual treasure and a scholarly reference, shedding light on a body of work that continues to haunt and inspire.
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