Artwork
The Snyders Triptych
The Snyders Triptych is an unspecified painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Jan Boeckhorst. It dates from 1659 and is held in the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Snyders Triptych is a 1659 painting by Jan Boeckhorst, a Flemish Baroque artist of German origin. It is a tripartite work, comprising three distinct panels.
Subject & Meaning
The triptych's central panel shows a figure ascending heavenward, surrounded by onlookers in varied poses. The left and right panels feature a woman in blue and a group with raised arms, respectively. The scene's emotional impact is heightened by the artist's use of light and shadow.
Technique & Style
Boeckhorst's style, evident in The Snyders Triptych, reflects the influence of prominent Flemish artists such as Rubens, Van Dyck, and Jordaens. The painting's chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth, underscoring the drama of the scene.
History & Provenance
The Snyders Triptych is now part of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art's collection. Created in 1659, it exemplifies Boeckhorst's work during his active period in Antwerp.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jan Boeckhorst or Johann Bockhorst (c. 1604 – 21 April 1668) was a German-born Flemish Baroque painter and draughtsman who worked most of his career in Antwerp. He was a versatile artist who produced history paintings,…
Annunciation
Victoria de los israelitas y cántico de Débora
The Silver Age
Allegory of the Peace under Stadholder Willem II
Study for "The Assumption of the Virgin" for San Augustín, Seville
The rape of Europa
Juno asks Aeolus to destroy Aeneas's ships
Resurrection of Christ
Juno and Argus
Study for "The Assumption of the Virgin" for San Augustín, Seville
Mocking of Christ surrounded by images of the Evangelists and scenes from the Passion of Christ
Triptych: The Last Judgment