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Portrait of the artist with his family
Portrait of the artist with his family is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Jacob Jordaens. It dates from 1621 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
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Overview
It serves as a personal depiction by Jordaens, showcasing his skill in portraiture and his engagement with the artistic trends of his time.
Jacob Jordaens's Portrait of the artist with his family is an oil painting created between 1621 and 1622. This work exemplifies the Flemish Baroque style, characteristic of the artist's early career. It serves as a personal depiction by Jordaens, showcasing his skill in portraiture and his engagement with the artistic trends of his time. The painting is currently housed in the collection of the Museo del Prado in Madrid.
Subject & Meaning
The composition features the artist himself, Jacob Jordaens, alongside his wife, Catharina van Noort. Their first child, Elizabeth, is also included in the family grouping. This intimate portrayal offers a glimpse into Jordaens's personal life, presenting a domestic scene rather than a formal, commissioned portrait. It reflects a common practice among artists of the era to depict their own families.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, Portrait of the artist with his family demonstrates the robust characteristics of the Flemish Baroque. Jordaens employed a rich palette and dynamic composition, typical of the period, to convey a sense of vitality. While details about specific brushwork are not provided, the style generally emphasizes realism and a certain theatricality in its presentation of figures, even in a personal context like this family portrait.
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Jacques (Jacob) Jordaens (19 May 1593 – 18 October 1678) was a Flemish painter, draughtsman and a designer of tapestries and prints.
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