Who painted Apollo als Patron der Regierenden (nach Jan Saenredam)?

Apollo als Patron der Regierenden (nach Jan Saenredam) was painted by Frans Francken III in 1637.

Where can I see Apollo als Patron der Regierenden (nach Jan Saenredam)?

Apollo als Patron der Regierenden (nach Jan Saenredam) is held by Bavarian State Painting Collections.

What movement is Apollo als Patron der Regierenden (nach Jan Saenredam)?

Apollo als Patron der Regierenden (nach Jan Saenredam) is associated with Flemish Baroque painting.

Artwork

Apollo als Patron der Regierenden (nach Jan Saenredam)

Frans Francken III , 1637

Apollo als Patron der Regierenden (nach Jan Saenredam) is an unspecified painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Frans Francken III. It dates from 1637 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Overview

Frans Francken III's 1637 painting, Apollo als Patron der Regierenden (nach Jan Saenredam), is a Flemish Baroque work held in the Alte Pinakothek. It reinterprets an earlier engraving by Jan Saenredam.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a gathering around a statue of Apollo, associated with governance. The statue shows Apollo with a bow and arrow, and a snake at its base. Figures in antique attire appear to be engaged in discussion, conveying a serious and contemplative atmosphere.

Technique & Style

The work exemplifies Flemish Baroque style, characterized by its use of classical motifs and detailed rendering. The composition includes architectural elements, such as columns and a building, in the background.

History & Provenance

Created in 1637 by Frans Francken III, a member of a prominent family of Flemish artists, the painting is now part of the Alte Pinakothek's collection.