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The judgement of Midas, by Adriaen van Stalbemt, oil, 1621

The judgement of Midas

Adriaen van Stalbemt

1621

oil

panel

From the collection of Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden

Dominant colour

Overview

The judgement of Midas is a 1621 oil by Adriaen van Stalbemt, a Flemish Baroque painting work, held at Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.

Who painted this?
Adriaen van Stalbemt
When & what style?
1621 · Flemish Baroque painting
Where can I see it?
Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden

About this work

This painting shows a group of people in a forest. They are dressed in old-fashioned clothes, and some are playing musical instruments. There are also some objects on the ground, like books and a drum. In the center of the painting, a man is standing with a musical instrument. He is wearing a crown and a long robe. The other people around him are looking at him or playing their instruments. The painting is very detailed, with lots of colors and textures. It looks like it was painted a long time ago. You can find more paintings like this one by looking up the artist, Adriaen van Stalbemt.

About the artist

Portrait of Adriaen van Stalbemt
Artist

Adriaen van Stalbemt

Adriaen or Adriaan van Stalbemt or Adriaen van Stalbempt (12 June 1580 – 21 September 1662) was a Flemish painter and printmaker who is known for his landscapes with religious, mythological and allegorical scenes.

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