1895
oil
canvas
From the collection of Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
John I of Namur is a 1895 oil by Albrecht De Vriendt, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.
The painting depicts a man dressed in a white robe and armor, holding a spear in his right hand and a shield in his left. The shield features a black lion on a yellow background with a red diagonal stripe. The man's attire is complemented by a green banner with a red and yellow emblem, which is attached to the spear. The man's facial expression is serious, and he appears to be standing in front of a gold-colored background. The overall atmosphere of the painting suggests a sense of nobility and strength. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the technique further.
Albrecht Frans Lieven De Vriendt or Albrecht De Vriendt (In French-language publications referred to as Albert De Vriendt or Albert François Lieven De Vriendt) (Ghent, 8 December 1843 – Antwerp, 14 October 1900) was a…
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