Artwork
Portrait of a Family
Portrait of a Family is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Cornelis de Vos. It dates from 1631 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.
About this work
Overview
Cornelis de Vos's 'Portrait of a Family' is a 1631 oil painting exemplifying the Flemish Baroque style. It is part of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts five family members in elaborate 17th-century attire. The composition includes a bearded man and woman with lace details, accompanied by two children holding symbolic objects, and another woman with ornate embroidery on her dress.
Technique & Style
The use of chiaroscuro creates a three-dimensional effect on the subjects' faces, with shadows adding depth. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the rendering of textures, such as lace and embroidery, and the depiction of fashionable clothing, including the boy's slashed doublet.
History & Provenance
Painted by Cornelis de Vos, a prominent Antwerp-based portrait painter, the work reflects his skill in capturing family scenes with sensitivity. It is now held in the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Cornelis de Vos (1584 - 9 May 1651) was a Flemish painter, draughtsman and art dealer.
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