Artwork
Jan de Wael
Jan de Wael is a print by the Baroque artist Anthony van Dyck. It dates from 1632 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1939.583
- Credit line
- Gift of Robert Hays Gries
About this work
Overview
This print, 'Jan de Wael', is a portrait of a man rendered in black and white. The work is attributed to Anthony van Dyck, despite being signed as 'Ioannes de Wael', a common practice among artists of the time who copied famous portraits.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Jan de Wael, was an artist and acquaintance of van Dyck. Depicted with a contemplative expression, he is shown with a staff, conveying a sense of introspection.
Technique & Style
The portrait is characterized by precise lines and detailed rendering of the subject's face and attire, exemplifying the Baroque style.
History & Provenance
The original painting was executed by van Dyck in 1632. Van Dyck was a prominent Flemish artist who worked in various regions, including the Spanish Netherlands, Italy, and England, where he became a leading court painter.
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Artist
Sir Anthony van Dyck (; Dutch: Antoon van Dijck; 22 March 1599 – 9 December 1641) was a Flemish Baroque artist, who became the leading court painter in England after success in the Spanish Netherlands and Italy.
