The Holy Family with Shepherds (1616)
Jacob Jordaens1616 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1678)
Specifications
- Year
- 1616
- Nationality / school
- Flemish
- Lifespan
- 1593–1678
About the artwork
Dated 1616, "The Holy Family with Shepherds" is an artwork by Jacob Jordaens. Historical background, 1616: In the Dutch Republic, a prosperous middle-class market supported landscapes, still lifes, portraits, and scenes of daily life painted at a modest scale for the home. In Japan the Edo period began in 1603, and in China the Qing dynasty took power in 1644, both bringing new patrons and styles. The catalogue places it in Religion. The format is portrait. Religion, a short history: Christian art follows long-established iconography, such as the Madonna and Child, the Annunciation, and the Crucifixion. Religious painting is among the largest bodies of art ever made, from altarpieces, icons, and illuminated manuscripts to devotional prints.
"The Holy Family with Shepherds" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A portrait format suits narrow wall spaces, hallways, and the area beside a door or window. Religious subjects rely on symbolism, gesture, and layered painterly drama, so they tend to read best in calm and composed interiors. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
Flemish, 1593–1678
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