Today we went into the Landay room to look at some of Colby’s collection of works from the Baroque period. My personal favorites were Viviano Codazzi and Michelangelo Cerquozzi’s Ruined Triumphal Arch, with Belisarius Recieving Alms and Jacques Courtois Bourguignon’s Battle Scene (With Castle in Background). Codazzi and Cerquozzi’s depiction of the damaged triumphal arch provides a large, imposing background that evokes a feeling of monumentality. The characters in the picture, notably Belisarius taking charity, are shown with a strong feeling of passion and movement. The interplay of light and shadow produces a chiaroscuro effect, which heightens the work’s drama and intensity. Bourguignon’s Battle Scene exemplifies the Baroque period’s emphasis on movement, action, and the representation of violent, dramatic subjects. The canvas is covered in a wild variety of individuals fighting in the midst of combat, their bodies deformed and their emotions furious. The use of bright, contrasting hues, as well as the dramatic interplay of light and shadow, enhances the feeling of visual energy and emotional impact.