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Jacob Jordaens

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Oil portrait of an elderly seated woman in a dark fur-trimmed gown and white ruff, with red drapery and a tulip behind her.

Portrait of Magdalena de Cuyper

c. 1635 - c. 1636

Painting of a sleeping woman in red with a skull, an old woman offering pearls, a winged angel, and a shadowy demon.

The Temptation of the Magdalene

c. 1616

Painting of the Virgin nursing the infant Christ beside a bearded man holding a candle, with a haloed figure and shepherd in

The Holy Family with Shepherds

1616

Oil portrait of a bearded man in black with a white ruff, leaning on a carved green chair beside red drapery and a gilded col

Portrait of Rogier Le Witer

1635

Seated woman in black dress and white ruff collar holding a fan, before red drapery and gilded architecture.

Portrait of Catherine Behaghel

1635

Painting of a kneeling nearly naked man before startled women beside a gilded carriage under a stormy sky.

The meeting of Odysseus and Nausicaa

c. 1630 - c. 1640

Painting of a crowd and animals gathered at a rock spilling water, with a figure in red raising his arm beside it.

Moses Striking Water from the Rock

about 1645-1650

Seated woman in black dress and pearls with a parrot on a branch beside her, in front of draped red curtains.

Portrait of a Lady

1640

Allegory of justice with a seated woman holding sword and scales, an elderly man with law tablets, a lion, and putti on cloud

Divine law as the basis for human justice

1665

Painting of the Last Supper: a bearded central figure in red holds a goblet while apostles gather at a table in a vaulted hal

The Last Supper

1654

Oil sketch of two women's heads and a male warrior's bare torso in warm brown tones.

Two female heads and the torso of a warrior

1620

Jupiter

Oil painting of a woman holding a boar's head as bearded men and a young man surround her in a dark forest.

Atalanta's uncles try to rob her of the boar's head she received from Melager (Ovid, meamorphoses 7:260-444)

1617

Painting of a raucous feast with a crowned old man raising a glass, surrounded by revelers, a baby, and a dog.

King of drunkards

1638

Painting of a bearded saint in red robes addressing a crowd of figures in a columned interior, with children and a dog.

Saint Ivo of Brittany

1655

Painting of a warrior with a raised sword threatening a seated woman in yellow, with startled attendants, a macaw and statues

Odysseus threatens Circe

1630

Painting of a smiling bare-chested man crowned with grape leaves and grapes, with a red cloth draped over one shoulder.

Bacchus

1678

Painting of Europa riding a white bull, surrounded by nude and draped maidens offering flowers under a cloudy sky.

Europa and her maidens play with the bull

1615

Black and white reproduction of a painting: a kneeling monk sees a vision of Christ on the cross while worshippers look on.

Vision of Saint Bruno

1615

Painting of Christ blessing children while mothers and elderly onlookers gather around him in a crowded scene.

Suffer the Little Children to Come Unto Me

1615

Family group portrait with a seated woman, a child, a young woman holding grapes, a man with a lute, a parrot and a dog.

Self-portrait of Jacob Jordaens (1593-1678) with Catharina van Noort, Elisabeth Jordaens and a maid

1621

Oval painting of the Virgin and Child surrounded by a dense wreath of colourful flowers including tulips, lilies and roses.

Garland of Flowers with Virgin and Child

1618

Double étude d'une tête de vieillard, par Jacob Jordaens

1618

Black-and-white reproduction of an elderly bearded man in dark clothing with white collar, hands clasped, against a dark back

Portrait of Adam van Noort (1562-1641)

1640

Painting of a bound man attacked by an eagle, with a youth holding a branch above on a rock under a cloudy sky.

Prometheus Bound

1640

Crowded tavern feast with revelers raising glasses, two crowned figures at the table, a dog, and silver vessels.

The Feast of the Bean King

1640

Nude nymphs gather around a satyr on a wooded hillside with goats, in a painting by Jacob Jordaens, 1640.

Marsyas ill-treated by the muses

1640

Baroque painting of hunters, dogs and a dead boar surrounding a nude youth and a seated woman in a tense exchange.

Plexippus and Toxeus steal the head of the Caledonian boar from Atalanta, given to her by Meleager (Ovidius, Met. VII…

1620

Painting of a woman in red holding a fruit-filled cornucopia above peasants, cattle, and a white horse.

Offering to Ceres

1619

Painting of nude nymphs at a fountain beneath classical arches, with flying putti, a peacock and a parrot.

Nymphs at the Fountain of Love

1630

Three Musicians

1650

Painting of Apollo offering a laurel wreath to a bearded figure beside pipe-playing companions on a rocky hillside.

Apollo as Victor over Pan

1637

Painting of the dead Christ supported by mourners including the Virgin in blue, with a ladder and cross beside them.

Pietà

1650

Grayscale study of a pagan sacrifice with a bull and raised knife beneath a radiant figure and putti in classical columns.

The Eucharist overcoming pagan sacrifices

1615

Jordaens nativity painting: Mary and infant Jesus in a stable with shepherds, animals, and cherubs with scrolls in the clouds

The adoration of the shepherds (Luke 2:8-20)

1653

Painting of the Deposition of Christ with mourning figures lowering a body wrapped in white cloth against a dark arched backg

Deposition of Christ

1665

Allegorical painting of classical figures including Mercury with a caduceus, cherubs, musicians and a kneeling man in red.

Industry and commerce fostering the flourishing of the arts

1663

Painting of winged horse Pegasus rearing above rocks in a forest, with cherubs and a piping satyr below.

Pegasus

1663

Painting of a robed figure by a fountain with a winged white horse, nude figures, musicians and cherubs in a forest.

Allegory of the Poet

1660

Painting of a rider performing a levade on a bay horse beside classical columns, with mythological figures and a grey horse n

A levade executed under the watchful eye of Mercury, Venus and a riding master

1645

Painting of a triumphal procession with a red-cloaked rider on a gilded chariot, white horses, lions, and winged figures in t

Triumph of Frederick Henry, Prince of Orange

1650

Painting of nuns in white headdresses serving soup from a large cauldron to a crowd of poor people, with onlookers in black i

Nuns of the Antwerp hospital

1608

Allegorical painting of gods, putti, a kneeling man before an altar, and Father Time pouring a cornucopia of treasures.

The Blessings of the Peace of Westfaler

1654

Oil sketch of the Adoration of the Shepherds with Mary, the infant Christ, shepherds, angels and animals.

The adoration of the shepherds (Luke 2:8-20)

1608

Painting of a family meal where children play pipes while elderly relatives watch, with fruit, bread and a silver jug on the

As the Old Sang the Young Play Pipes

1638

Oil portrait of a woman in a white ruff and fur-trimmed dress, reading a small book beside a red curtain.

Portrait of a Woman

1640

Nativity painting with the Virgin and infant Christ in candlelight, surrounded by shepherds, a rooster, a dog and three angel

The Adoration of the Shepherds

1616

Cupid with bow stands beside reclining nude women under a gold canopy, with a sleeping dog and flowers in the foreground.

Amor and Psyche

1643

Four elderly men and a young scribe study an open manuscript under a red curtain, one holding a quill.

The Four evangelists

1625

Painting of a nude woman offering a golden cup to an eagle, with a serpent and dog in a forest setting.

Hebe

1655

Baroque painting of Saint Apollonia's martyrdom with a horseman, bearded elder, and angels above.

Martyrdom of St. Apollonia

1628

Painting of nude women gathered around a basket holding an infant, with an elderly woman, a cupid, a parrot and a turkey.

The Daughters of Cecrops Finding the Child Erichthonius

1617

Painting of a smiling maidservant with a grape basket, a parrot, and two lovers with a candle in a stone frame.

A maidservant with a basket of fruit and two lovers

1629

Christ blessing little Children. Suffer Little Children to Come unto me

Christ blessing little Children. Suffer Little Children to Come unto me

1660-1669

Crowded ferry boat with passengers and animals tossed on stormy water under dark clouds, painted by Jacob Jordaens.

The Tribute Money. Peter Finding the Silver Coin in the Mouth of the Fish. Also called "The Ferry Boat to Antwerp"

1616-1634

Baroque painting of a reclining nude figure lifted among clouds, surrounded by cherubs with palm branches and figures below.

The Apotheosis of Aeneas

1615-1619

Painting of nude nymphs and satyrs beside a cornucopia of fruit and flowers, with a cow and ducks in a landscape.

Achelous Defeated by Hercules. The Origin of the Cornucopia. (Allegory of Fruitfulness)

1649

Zwei Studienköpfe

1620

The Betrayal and Arrest of Christ in Gethsemane

The Betrayal and Arrest of Christ in Gethsemane

1608-1640

Nude woman bathing at a basin while two elderly men watch from an arched window, with a dog and golden fountain nearby.

Susanna and the Elders

1653

Painting of nude nymphs grappling with a satyr among trees and goats, with a wide landscape and cloudy sky behind.

Pan Punished by Nymphs

1640

Painting of Christ carrying the cross to Calvary, with soldiers, horses, the grieving Virgin Mary and a kneeling woman.

Christ on the Way to Calvary

1655

Painting of a saint in a red cloak addressing kneeling poor figures beneath an arched colonnade, with books at his feet.

De heilige Ivo

1620

Painting of two men with horses, a cow and a dog in a wooded landscape under a cloudy blue sky.

Mercurius en Battus

1620

Painting of Christ carrying the cross, with a kneeling woman offering a cloth, mourners, soldiers on horseback and a dog.

De kruisdraging

1655

Painting of a smiling satyr playing a pipe beside a goat, ram and sheep under a tree.

A Satyr

1630

Painting of Moses raising his staff as a crowd, cattle, a dog and sheep reach toward him for water from the rock.

Moses schlägt Wasser aus dem Felsen

1618

Night scene of soldiers with lanterns and torches seizing Christ as a disciple draws a sword beside a fallen figure.

The Betrayal of Christ

late 1650s

Painting of nymphs resting in a forest clearing beneath a red canopy, with satyrs, a cherub, dogs and hunting trophies.

Le Repos de Diane

1650

Painting of a kneeling female saint being seized by an executioner, with soldiers on horseback and angels in the clouds above

Le Martyre de Sainte Apolline

1628

Painting of a satyr joining a peasant family at a table with wine, bread, a dog, and a baby under a grapevine.

Le satyre et le paysan

1645

Painting of the Holy Family fleeing to Egypt with an angel, an ox, a donkey, and playful putti under a stormy sky.

Flight of the Holy Family into Egypt

1647

Painting of nymphs by a white bull and cattle in a forest clearing, with a flying cupid above.

The Abduction of Europa

1643

Crowned king raising a glass at a noisy feast with revelers, a dog, a child and a caged bird in a tavern interior.

The King drinks

1640

Oil portrait of a man with brown hair and white ruff collar, resting his hand on a book against a dark background.

Portrait of a man

1615

Painting of fishermen in a boat hauling in a large catch while a robed figure in red stands at the prow under a stormy sky.

Miraculous draught of fish

1640

Seated man in black embroidered doublet and white lace ruff, with a feathered hat and gloves, against a red background.

Albert VII, Archduke of Austria

1620

Painting of a robed woman holding a monstrance above a lion, surrounded by saints, bishops, kneeling figures and cherubs.

The Veneration of the Eucharist

1629

Oil painting of the Holy Family: a standing infant, a child riding a lamb, a young woman in red, and elderly onlookers.

The Holy Family (Hermitage)

1650

Painting of a cook with hares, game birds, a lobster, a hanging deer and a greyhound on a table with vegetables.

Cook at the Table with Game

1640

Painting of the dead Christ laid out in the foreground, surrounded by mourning women and men under a dark sky.

The Lamentation

1650

Oil portrait of an elderly bearded man in a black robe and white ruff, seated in a carved chair beside a red curtain.

Portrait of an Old Man

1637

Painting of a crowned woman with a gold goblet at a banquet, flanked by a soldier, a turbaned man, a jester, a parrot and dog

Cleopatra's Feast

1653

Oil painting of a family group with a cupid, parrot, flower garland and potted carnations, by Jacob Jordaens, 1650.

Portrait of a Family

1650

Painting of a garlanded ox led by a nude man toward a kneeling figure, watched by bearded elders and a crowd.

Sts Paul and Barnabas in Lystra

1616

Painting of a crowned bearded man toasting at a noisy feast with revelers, a baby, a child, a dog and a parrot.

The Bean king

1638

Painting of the Virgin holding the infant Christ, surrounded by shepherds and villagers in a dark, dramatic setting.

The Adoration of the Shepherds

1617

Oil painting of the Holy Family resting under a tree, with the Virgin, infant Christ, Saint Joseph, a donkey and hovering ang

Rest during the flight to Egypt

1655

Two portrait studies for the head of braham Grapheus (?-1624)

1620

Painting of the risen Christ glowing above a tomb as startled soldiers recoil in shadow below.

The Resurrection of Christ

1660

Painting of nude satyrs and nymphs with a fruit-filled cornucopia, grapevine, cattle and goat in a stormy wooded landscape.

Allegory of Fertility

1650

Painting of Christ in a red robe confronting a veiled woman before a crowd of elders in an interior with candles.

Christ and the Adulteress

1670

Painting of Christ's body laid on the ground, mourned by women, with a ladder and a man in red beside them.

The Descent from the Cross

Painting of a bearded satyr with a leafy wreath playing a wooden flute against a blue sky.

Satyr playing flute

1620

Painting of the Holy Family with angels, a lamb and a fruit basket, Virgin Mary holding the infant Christ among older figures

Holy Family surrounded by angels

1616

Painting of a triumphal procession with a figure in red on a chariot, allegorical figures above, lions and columns below.

Triumph of Frederick Henry, Prince of Orange

1651