Artwork
Blomsterkrans med Jesus og Johannes
Blomsterkrans med Jesus og Johannes is an unspecified painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Hendrick van Balen the Elder. It dates from 1611 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Hendrick van Balen the Elder's 1611 painting, Blomsterkrans med Jesus og Johannes, is a Flemish Baroque work that showcases the artist's skill in combining figural scenes with decorative elements.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the Christ Child and John the Baptist surrounded by a garland of flowers, symbolizing a sacred theme within an ornate, wreath-like frame that highlights the figures.
Technique & Style
Executed with attention to detail, the flowers are rendered with realism, while the use of chiaroscuro creates a striking contrast between the figures and the dark surroundings, characteristic of the Flemish Baroque style.
History & Provenance
Van Balen, active in the late 16th and early 17th centuries, was a painter and stained glass designer who influenced a generation of artists, including Anthony van Dyck, who trained under him.
Artist & collection
Artist
Hendrick van Balen or Hendrick van Balen I (c. 1573–1575 – 17 July 1632) was a Flemish Baroque painter and stained glass designer. Hendrick van Balen specialised in small cabinet pictures often painted on a copper…
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