Talk:Jan Provoost

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At the Royal Museum of Fine Arts in Brussels I saw a painting by Jan Provoost of saints which was entirely done in shades of grey, a black and white painting of the 15th or 16th century, centuries before the invention of "black and white.". Was Provoost color blind. Was there another reason to do away with color? Can anyone explain? --Jahsonic 19:24, 14 September 2006 (UTC)Reply

The technique is called grisaille. It was a Late Gothic convention also used by Gérard David and in illuminated manuscripts. The Why of it, I don't know. The effect can be like a representation of stone sculpture. Here's a link.--Wetman 21:20, 14 September 2006 (UTC)Reply

Thanks! --Jahsonic 11:04, 16 September 2006 (UTC)Reply

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