The Marriage at Cana — History & Facts
In this night scene – a novelty in painting at the time – Vermeyen succeeded in creating a dramatic effect. Candlelight plays over the faces and casts dark shadows. For the flames, Vermeyen used gold leaf.
He was well ahead of his time: only around 1600 did the nocturn as a genre become more widely known through the Italian artist Caravaggio.
More Artworks by Jan Cornelisz Vermeyen
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Portrait of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor
Jan Cornelisz Vermeyen
Portret van Philips II
Jan Cornelisz Vermeyen
The Virgin and Child with an Angel Making Music
Jan Cornelisz Vermeyen
Portret van Hendrik II
Jan Cornelisz Vermeyen
Portret van Erard de la Marck, prins-bisschop van Luik
Jan Cornelisz Vermeyen
Portret van Hendrik II
Jan Cornelisz Vermeyen
Seated Woman in Spanish Attire
Jan Cornelisz Vermeyen
A Spanish Brothel
Jan Cornelisz Vermeyen
More Religious Art
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The Return of the Prodigal Son
Rembrandt van Rijn
The Garden of Earthly Delights
El Bosco
Count Orgaz’ funeral
El Greco
The Hundred Guilder Print: the central piece with Christ preaching, the plate arched
Rembrandt van Rijn
The Descent from the Cross
Rogier van der Weyden
The return of the prodigal son
Rembrandt van Rijn