Artwork
De bezetenen van Gerasa
De bezetenen van Gerasa is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Lucas van Valckenborch. It is held in the collection of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.
About this work
Overview
De bezetenen van Gerasa is a 1599 oil painting by Lucas van Valckenborch, a Flemish artist active during the Northern Renaissance. The work is part of the collection at the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.
Subject & Meaning
The painting illustrates a biblical or allegorical scene, characteristic of van Valckenborch's narrative and figurative output, though the specific subject matter of 'De bezetenen van Gerasa' is not detailed here.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work aligns with the technical preferences of the Northern Renaissance, but specific stylistic or compositional details of 'De bezetenen van Gerasa' are not provided.
History & Provenance
Created in 1599, the painting's early history is not specified, but it is now held in the permanent collection of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.
Context
Van Valckenborch's work, including this piece, was influenced by his migrations due to religious pressures, moving from Leuven to Austria and Germany, and his experience as a court painter to Archduke Matthias.
Artist & collection
Artist
Lucas van Valckenborch or Lucas van Valckenborch the Elder (c. 1535 in Leuven – 2 February 1597 in Frankfurt am Main) was a Flemish painter, mainly known for his landscapes. He also made contributions to portrait…
Museum
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
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