Artwork
Madonna with the Infant Saint John the Baptist
Madonna with the Infant Saint John the Baptist is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Abraham Janssens I. It dates from 1613 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp. This oil painting, created around 1613, is a representative work of the Flemish Baroque period.
About this work
Overview
This oil painting, created around 1613, is a representative work of the Flemish Baroque period. It is attributed to Abraham Janssens I, a Flemish painter known for his large-scale compositions.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a devotional scene featuring the Virgin Mary, the Christ Child, and the young Saint John the Baptist. The serene atmosphere and gentle expressions of the figures convey a sense of tranquility and devotion.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of chiaroscuro, with a dark background highlighting the figures in the foreground, creates a dramatic effect. The painting reflects the influence of Caravaggio's realism and dramatic lighting.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp. Janssens was a prominent figure in Flemish art before Peter Paul Rubens' return from Italy, contributing to the region's artistic development during the early 17th century.
Artist & collection
Artist
Abraham Janssens I, Abraham Janssen I or Abraham Janssens van Nuyssen (1575–1632) was a Flemish painter, who is known principally for his large religious and mythological works, which show the influence of Caravaggio.
Descent from the Cross
Mary with Scapulier
The transfiguration
Beheading of St. John the Baptist
Easter in Egypt
Saint Catherine of Alexandria
The Lamb of God worshipped by the elders of the Apocalypse
Maria mit Kind und Johannesknaben
Woman Washing Dishes
Devoutness
Maria mit Christuskind und einem Engel (Nachfolger)
Caritas (Kopie nach)