Jacob Jordaens
Flemish painter, draftsman and designer of prints and tapestries (1593-1678)
Jacob Jordaens was born on May 19, 1593 in Antwerp and died on October 18, 1678 in Antwerp, aged 85. Recorded occupations: painter, draftsperson and printmaker. Country of citizenship: Spanish Netherlands. Associated movements: Flemish Baroque painting and Baroque. Notable works include “The Abduction of Europa”, “Prometheus Bound”, “Mercury and Argus” and “The Bagpipe Player”. Member of Antwerp Guild of Saint Luke.
- Born
- May 19, 1593 · Antwerp
- Died
- October 18, 1678 · Antwerp
- Age at death
- 85
- Citizenship
- Spanish Netherlands
- Occupations
- painter, draftsperson, printmaker
- Movements
- Flemish Baroque painting, Baroque
- Notable works
- The Abduction of Europa, Prometheus Bound, Mercury and Argus, The Bagpipe Player
- Wikipedia editions
- 41 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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