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Jan de Wael

Anthony van Dyck (Flemish, 1599–1641)

Jan de Wael

Anthony van Dyck (Flemish, 1599–1641)
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Period

Baroque

Theme

Daily Life

Medium

engraving and etching

Current Location

Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland

The Story

Jan de Wael by Anthony van Dyck (Flemish, 1599–1641).

“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”

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A restrained palette and sculptural lighting create a solemn geometry. The wooden crate and letter anchor the narrative with journalistic precision.