Van Dyck's works are known for their smooth finish and bright, boldcolor schemes, namely his signature use of reds and browns todefine, depth, emotion and shape.The artist became popular for reinventing iconographical aspects inhis portrait painting. He depicted his subject's naturally while at thesame time ensuring their social status was intact.Through emphasizing natural beauty, van Dyck was able to elevatethe status and presence of his sitters. His works were not overly-dramatic and this made him popular among the Protestant courts ofEngland.Van Dyck was most noted for his extensive and brilliant use of the color palette. He had a talent for mixing the right tones to create a vivid image that would render the reality of the moment and uplift the human spirit.
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