Jacob Jordaens
Jacob Jordaens (1593–1678) was a Spanish Netherlands painter, draftsperson and printmaker.
Also recorded as Jacob Jordaens (I); Jacob (I) Jordaens; Jacques Jordaens; Jacob Jordaens the Elder; P. Jordaens; Jacob Jourdains.
Overview
The authority record associates the name with Flemish Baroque painting and Baroque. Work is classified under portrait, history painting and religious painting. Places of work recorded in the authority include Antwerp, Amsterdam and Putte. Works named in the authority record include The Abduction of Europa, Prometheus Bound, Mercury and Argus and The Bagpipe Player. Catalogue entries for prints and multiples state process, state, edition and watermark or paper. VALÉORINE records this subject so that lots referring to it can be described consistently.
In detail
Flemish painter, draftsman and designer of prints and tapestries (1593-1678)
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