Artwork
Interior of the Jesuit church (now St. Carolus Borromeus) in Antwerp
Interior of the Jesuit church (now St. Carolus Borromeus) in Antwerp is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Hieronymus Janssens. It dates from 1667 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.
About this work
Overview
This 1667 oil painting by Hieronymus Janssens depicts the interior of Antwerp's Jesuit church, now known as St. Carolus Borromeus. The work is part of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows the church's grand Baroque interior, with a vaulted ceiling, white columns, and a black-and-white tiled floor. Figures populate the space, some gathered in conversation, conveying a sense of quiet reverence.
Technique & Style
Janssens, known for scenes of social gatherings and interiors, used oil paint to capture the church's elaborate architecture. His work reflects his skill in rendering detailed, atmospheric interior scenes.
History & Provenance
Hieronymus Janssens was a Flemish genre painter active in Antwerp. This painting, created in 1667, is now held in the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.
Artist & collection
Artist
Hieronymus Janssens or Jeroom Janssens (nicknamed Den danser) (1624, Antwerp – 1693, Antwerp) was a Flemish genre painter known for his compositions depicting elegant companies engaging in dance, music or play, which…
Museum
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
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