Perspective Analysis of Eustache Le Sueur and His Paintings

Handan Sabriye Yaman

doi:10.51596/sijocp.v3i2.51

Authors

Handan Sabriye Yaman Lecturer, Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Turkey https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5793-4048

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51596/sijocp.v3i2.51

Keywords:

Eustache Le Sueur, painting, perspective, depth

Abstract

Eustache Le Sueur, a 17th-century French painter, is celebrated for his contributions to the Baroque movement. His artistry, profoundly influenced by Italian masters like Raphael and Poussin, is epitomised in "The Life of Saint Bruno", a series detailing the Carthusian founder's life. Notably, Sueur's exceptional skill in perspective use is a hallmark of his work. Perspective in art, the technique to create depth and distance illusions on a flat surface, was adeptly wielded by Sueur. He often employed "linear perspective", a method establishing a vanishing point with diverging lines, thus creating depth perception.

This approach not only imparted a three-dimensional feel but also infused his paintings with dynamism and drama. By varying object size and placement, he enhanced the narrative and emotional intensity of his scenes. Sueur's mastery of perspective significantly contributes to his enduring legacy. His innovative use of this technique achieved depth and brought vibrancy and energy to his compositions. Today, his influence persists in modern painting, underscoring his pivotal role in the Baroque era and the enduring significance of his perspective techniques.

Author Biography

Handan Sabriye Yaman, Lecturer, Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Turkey

She graduated from Gazi University Industrial Product Design Department in 2014. In 2017, he started his master’s degree in art and design at Akdeniz University. She completed his thesis in an interdisciplinary field and began to produce studies in this field. In 2020, she entered academic life as a lecturer in the Department of Computer-Aided Design and Animation at Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Bucak Emin Gülmez Vocational School of Technical Sciences. In 2020, she started the Proficiency in Art program in the Department of Art and Design at Akdeniz University. She is currently continuing his Proficiency in Art program.

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