In the haze of art history emerges the image of a painter who enriched Antwerp with his unique style and masterful technique: Joos van Cleve. Born around the year 1485, the exact origin of this talented artist is not firmly established, but it is believed that he came from the Lower Rhine region or city of Cleve. His life and works are an adventurous journey through the melting pot of Renaissance styles and techniques. The origins of Joos van Cleve lie in the workshop of Jan Joest, where he studied the art of panel painting from 1506 to 1509, immortalizing himself in one of the works. It is believed that van Cleve moved to Bruges between 1507 and 1511, inspired by the school of painting there. However, his heart eventually drew him to Antwerp, where he became a master in the Guild of St. Luke in 1511. His style, influenced by the techniques of early Dutch painting and the more recent currents of the Italian Renaissance, brought a breath of fresh air to the Flemish art scene. As a painter, Joos van Cleve was a true artist of his craft, taking on the role of pioneer by incorporating vast world landscapes into the background of his paintings.
Within his lively and productive workshop, where he mentored at least five students and several assistants, he produced paintings in a variety of styles throughout his career. Each work, whether it be the traditional triptych or the royal portrait, is a testament to his unsurpassed sensitivity to color and a unique solidity of figure. Among his most notable works are some that bear his inconspicuous monogram "JB" and others in which he has placed himself among the supporting figures. An art print of these works would be an impressive addition to any collection and a testament to the polished craftsmanship of Joos van Cleve. Throughout his career, van Cleve created numerous religious subjects and portraits that solidified his reputation as a leading painter of his time. The majority of his works, however, are religious motifs or portraits, with some notable exceptions such as versions of the "Suicide of Lucretia" and a semi-figural nude in the style of Leonardo, the "Mona Vanna," found in the National Gallery in Prague. His works reflect not only his unique style, but also the cosmopolitan merchant class of Antwerp, which was the center of European trade at the time. The creative power and diversity of his artistic legacy make van Cleve an important artist of his time.
After his death in 1541, Joos van Cleve left a rich legacy, which was continued by his son Cornelis van Cleve, who also became a painter and inherited the workshop. Over the centuries, however, his name disappeared from the annals of art history, only to be rediscovered in the 19th century. Today, there are more than 300 known works attributed to him or his workshop, which vary considerably in quality and style. An art print of these works would not only be a tribute to the artistic genius of Joos van Cleve, but also a true piece of history that keeps the spirit of the Renaissance alive.
×
Passionate Customer Service
_-_(MeisterDrucke-1173194).jpg "The Holy Family by Joos van Cleve")
_-_(MeisterDrucke-1173194).jpg)
_-_(MeisterDrucke-598945).jpg "Adoration of the Magi by Joos van Cleve")
_-_(MeisterDrucke-598945).jpg)
.jpg "Saint Jerome by Joos van Cleve")
.jpg)
_altar_-_(MeisterDrucke-1081851).jpg "The Last Supper, Judas and the other apostles, Joos van Cleve, altarpiece from the church of Frati Minori in Genoa, Italy by Joos van Cleve")
_altar_-_(MeisterDrucke-1081851).jpg)
_-_(MeisterDrucke-1475411).jpg "Portrait of Francis I, King of France, c.1535 by Joos van Cleve")
_-_(MeisterDrucke-1475411).jpg)
.jpg "The Annunciation by Joos van Cleve")
.jpg)
_-_(MeisterDrucke-1112734).jpg "The Virgin and Infant Jesus with a Dominican Friar, c.1515-18 by Joos van Cleve")
_-_(MeisterDrucke-1112734).jpg)
.jpg "Triptych: The Crucifixion with Donor and His Wife by Joos van Cleve")
.jpg)
.jpg "Portrait of Eleanor of Austria, Queen of Portugal and France by Joos van Cleve")
.jpg)
_par_Cleve_Joos_va_-_(MeisterDrucke-959782).jpg "The Madonna and Child with Donor (Winged Altar, right panel) by Joos van Cleve")
_par_Cleve_Joos_va_-_(MeisterDrucke-959782).jpg)
.jpg "Portrait of François I, King of France by Joos van Cleve")
.jpg)
.jpg "Queen Eleonora of France, wife of Francois I of France, daughter of Philip the Fair, sister of Emperor Charles V by Joos van Cleve")
.jpg)
_-_(MeisterDrucke-1569688).jpg "Eleanora of Austria, Queen of France (1498-1558) by Joos van Cleve")
_-_(MeisterDrucke-1569688).jpg)
.jpg "Portrait of an Old Man by Joos van Cleve")
.jpg)
.jpg "Portrait of a Woman by Joos van Cleve")
.jpg)
.jpg "The Madonna and Child, Seated Under a Canopy, at a Table with Fruit, in a Landscape by Joos van Cleve")
.jpg)
_-_The_Adoration_of_the_Magi_-_middle_panel_ca_1515_Museo_e_Re_-_(MeisterDrucke-1559844).jpg "The Adoration of the Magi - Middle Panel, ca. 1515 by Joos van Cleve")
_-_The_Adoration_of_the_Magi_-_middle_panel_ca_1515_Museo_e_Re_-_(MeisterDrucke-1559844).jpg)
.jpg "The Last Judgment by Joos van Cleve")
.jpg)
_par_Cl_-_(MeisterDrucke-1028494).jpg "Saint George and Donor (Winged Altar, Left Panel) by Joos van Cleve")
_par_Cl_-_(MeisterDrucke-1028494).jpg)
.jpg "Triptych: The Crucifixion Flanked by the Kneeling Donor and His Wife by Joos van Cleve")
.jpg)
.jpg "Self-Portrait by Joos van Cleve")
.jpg)
.jpg "Portrait of Eleanor, Queen of France by Joos van Cleve")
.jpg)
_-_(MeisterDrucke-994858).jpg "The Virgin and Child by Joos van Cleve")
_-_(MeisterDrucke-994858).jpg)
.jpg "The Lamentation of Christ, central panel from an altarpiece by Joos van Cleve")
.jpg)
_-_(MeisterDrucke-1097964).jpg "Triptych: Crucifixion Flanked by Kneeling Donors by Joos van Cleve")
_-_(MeisterDrucke-1097964).jpg)
.jpg "Portrait of a Man, Possibly Nicasius Hanneman by Joos van Cleve")
.jpg)
.jpg "Portrait of Joris Vezeleer by Joos van Cleve")
.jpg)
.jpg "The Virgin and child worshipped by St. Bernard (detail) by Joos van Cleve")
.jpg)
 - (MeisterDrucke-52930).jpg "Francois I by Joos van Cleve")
 - (MeisterDrucke-52930).jpg)
.jpg "Altarpiece of the Deposition, with the Stigmata of St Francis, the Deposition of Christ and the Last Supper from the Church of the Friars Minor in Genoa by Joos van Cleve")
.jpg)
_ca_-_(MeisterDrucke-941591).jpg "Lucretia by Joos van Cleve")
_ca_-_(MeisterDrucke-941591).jpg)
.jpg "The Holy Family, c.1520 by Joos van Cleve")
.jpg)
_triptych_Belgium_-_(MeisterDrucke-1089549).jpg "The Holy Family, ca 1530, triptych by Joos van Cleve")
_triptych_Belgium_-_(MeisterDrucke-1089549).jpg)
_of_Austria_-_(MeisterDrucke-1661621).jpg "Portrait of Princess Isabelle (or Isabeau) of Austria by Joos van Cleve")
_of_Austria_-_(MeisterDrucke-1661621).jpg)
.jpg "Portrait of a Man, Called Anthonis van Hilten by Joos van Cleve")
.jpg)
.jpg "The Last Supper, Christ between John and Peter by Joos van Cleve")
.jpg)
.jpg "Noli me tangere by Joos van Cleve")
.jpg)
.jpg "Saint Jerome in His Cell, 1520s by Joos van Cleve")
.jpg)
.jpg "Portrait of Henry VIII, Hampton Court Palace by Joos van Cleve")
.jpg)
_-_(MeisterDrucke-1661585).jpg "Portrait of a Man, c.1520 by Joos van Cleve")
_-_(MeisterDrucke-1661585).jpg)
.jpg "Portrait of Maximilian I by Joos van Cleve")
.jpg)
.jpg "The Holy Family by Joos van Cleve")
.jpg)
.jpg "The Infants Christ and Saint John the Baptist Embracing by Joos van Cleve")
.jpg)
.jpg "The Adoration of the Magi by Joos van Cleve")
.jpg)
_par_Cleve_-_(MeisterDrucke-995059).jpg "Portrait of Emperor Maximilian I (1459-1519) by Joos van Cleve")
_par_Cleve_-_(MeisterDrucke-995059).jpg)
.jpg "The Madonna and Child with Saint Joseph (Winged Altar, central panel) by Joos van Cleve")
.jpg)
.jpg "The Infants Christ and Saint John the Baptist Embracing, 1520-25 by Joos van Cleve")
.jpg)
.jpg "Triptych with the Death of the Virgin by Joos van Cleve")
.jpg)
.jpg "Portrait of a Man by Joos van Cleve")
.jpg)
.jpg "Portrait of a Gentleman in a Landscape by Joos van Cleve")
.jpg)
_-_(MeisterDrucke-950112).jpg "Portrait of Eleanor of Austria by Joos van Cleve")
_-_(MeisterDrucke-950112).jpg)
.jpg "Altarpiece of the Lamentation of Christ by Joos van Cleve")
.jpg)
.jpg "The Virgin with the Infant Christ Drinking Wine, c. 1520 by Joos van Cleve")
.jpg)
.jpg "Portrait of an Unknown Lady, 1527 by Joos van Cleve")
.jpg)
.jpg "Virgin and Child with Angels by Joos van Cleve")
.jpg)
.jpg "Altarpiece of the Lamentation of Christ by Joos van Cleve")
.jpg)
.jpg "Margaretha Boghe, Wife of Joris Vezeleer by Joos van Cleve")
.jpg)
.jpg "Deposition of Christ (detail) by Joos van Cleve")
.jpg)
_-_(MeisterDrucke-1459310).jpg "Mater Dolorosa, c.1520-30 by Joos van Cleve")
_-_(MeisterDrucke-1459310).jpg)
.jpg "Madonna with Child by Joos van Cleve")
.jpg)
_-_(MeisterDrucke-1666473).jpg "Mater Dolorosa by Joos van Cleve")
_-_(MeisterDrucke-1666473).jpg)
_-_(MeisterDrucke-1118424).jpg "Wife of a Donor by Joos van Cleve")
_-_(MeisterDrucke-1118424).jpg)
_De_aanbidding_van_de_Wijzen_(midden)_De_H_Barbara_-_(MeisterDrucke-1574183).jpg "Adoration of the Magi with Sigismund I of Poland by Joos van Cleve")
_De_aanbidding_van_de_Wijzen_(midden)_De_H_Barbara_-_(MeisterDrucke-1574183).jpg)
.jpg "The Virgin with the Infant Christ Drinking Wine by Joos van Cleve")
.jpg)
.jpg "The Holy Family by Joos van Cleve")
.jpg)
.jpg "Madonna and Child and St. Anne by Joos van Cleve")
.jpg)
.jpg "Adoration of the Magi by Joos van Cleve")
.jpg)
.jpg "The Infant Christ on the Orb of the World by Joos van Cleve")
.jpg)
.jpg "Self-Portrait by Joos van Cleve")
.jpg)
_-_(MeisterDrucke-556499).jpg "The Holy Family, centre panel of a triptych by Joos van Cleve")
_-_(MeisterDrucke-556499).jpg)
 - (MeisterDrucke-45794).jpg "Emperor Maximilian I by Joos van Cleve")
 - (MeisterDrucke-45794).jpg)
_-_(MeisterDrucke-1583771).jpg "The Virgin Mary Praying by Joos van Cleve")
_-_(MeisterDrucke-1583771).jpg)
_-_(MeisterDrucke-1661420).jpg "Altar by Joos van Cleve")
_-_(MeisterDrucke-1661420).jpg)
.jpg "Portrait of Bernardo Clesio by Joos van Cleve")
.jpg)
.jpg "The Madonna of the Cherries by Joos van Cleve")
.jpg)
_-_(MeisterDrucke-1661623).jpg "Lucretia by Joos van Cleve")
_-_(MeisterDrucke-1661623).jpg)
_par_Cl_-_(MeisterDrucke-1028496).jpg "Portrait of Queen Eleanor of Austria by Joos van Cleve")
_par_Cl_-_(MeisterDrucke-1028496).jpg)
.jpg "Portrait of an Unknown Man by Joos van Cleve")
.jpg)
.jpg "Virgin and Child by Joos van Cleve")
.jpg)
.jpg "Mater Dolorosa by Joos van Cleve")
.jpg)
_-_(MeisterDrucke-81044).jpg "Portrait of Eleanor of Hapsbourg (1498-1558) by Joos van Cleve")
_-_(MeisterDrucke-81044).jpg)
.jpg "Virgin and sleeping Child by Joos van Cleve")
.jpg)
.jpg "The Annunciation by Joos van Cleve")
.jpg)
 - (MeisterDrucke-6297).jpg "Portrait of Francis I, King of France (ca. 1532-1533) by Joos van Cleve")
 - (MeisterDrucke-6297).jpg)
.jpg "Virgin and Child by Joos van Cleve")
.jpg)
.jpg "Portrait of a Young Man by Joos van Cleve")
.jpg)
_-_(MeisterDrucke-1122915).jpg "Donor by Joos van Cleve")
_-_(MeisterDrucke-1122915).jpg)
 - (MeisterDrucke-199764).jpg "Queen Eleanor of France by Joos van Cleve")
 - (MeisterDrucke-199764).jpg)
.jpg "Madonna and Child by Joos van Cleve")
.jpg)
.jpg "The Virgin Breastfeeding the Infant Christ by Joos van Cleve")
.jpg)
.jpg "The Virgin in Prayer by Joos van Cleve")
.jpg)
.jpg "Saint Reinhold Altar by Joos van Cleve")
.jpg)
.jpg "The Last Judgment by Joos van Cleve")
.jpg)
.jpg "The Holy Family by Joos van Cleve")
.jpg)
.jpg "Altarpiece of the Deploration of Christ by Joos van Cleve")
.jpg)
.jpg "The Holy Family (detail) by Joos van Cleve")
.jpg)
_-_(MeisterDrucke-556498).jpg "Virgin and Child by Joos van Cleve")
_-_(MeisterDrucke-556498).jpg)
.jpg "The Virgin with the Sleeping Child by Joos van Cleve")
.jpg)
_-_(MeisterDrucke-1661548).jpg "The Holy Family by Joos van Cleve")
_-_(MeisterDrucke-1661548).jpg)
_-_(MeisterDrucke-1661312).jpg "Saint Mary with the Child by Joos van Cleve")
_-_(MeisterDrucke-1661312).jpg)
+43 4257 29415
support@meisterdrucke.com
Mo-Do: 7:00 - 16:00 | Fr: 7:00 - 13:00
