Epitaph of Willem van Meerbeeck and His Wife Barbara Kegeleers
1620
oil
From the collection of Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
1620
oil
From the collection of Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
This painting shows a man and a woman, dressed in 17th-century clothing, standing in front of a stone monument. The man is wearing a black coat with a white collar, while the woman is wearing a black dress with a white collar and a red apron. They are both looking at the monument, which has a Latin inscription on it. The painting is done in oil paint and has a somber mood. The colors are muted, with shades of brown, black, and white dominating the scene. The brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a textured look. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this painting, check out the work of Cornelis de Vos.
