"Van Dyck's stay in Italy was pivotal to the development of his artistic language, above all because it accelerated his emancipation from the model of his master Rubens."
"He absorbed and reinterpreted this Italian pictorial language, achieving a strikingly original and innovative synthesis in his own work."
The exhibition 'Van Dyck: The European' showcases around 60 works, emphasizing the significance of Van Dyck's six years in Italy. This period marked a transformation in his artistic style, influenced by Renaissance and Baroque masters. His experiences in Italy allowed him to develop a theatrical portrait style that later appealed to King Charles I. Van Dyck's training began at a young age, and his time in Genoa was essential for his artistic independence and innovation, blending influences from both Italy and Flanders.
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