Who painted Jubileumportret van de familie De San?

Jubileumportret van de familie De San was painted by Gerardus de San in 1773-01-01.

Where can I see Jubileumportret van de familie De San?

Jubileumportret van de familie De San is held by Groeningemuseum.

What movement is Jubileumportret van de familie De San?

Jubileumportret van de familie De San is associated with Rococo painting.

Artwork

Jubileumportret van de familie De San

Gerardus de San , 1773

Jubileumportret van de familie De San is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Gerardus de San. It dates from 1773 and is held in the collection of the Groeningemuseum.

About this work

Subject & Meaning

A prominent window opens onto the Belfry of Bruges, a civic emblem of the city, which serves as both backdrop and symbol of civic pride and local identity.

The painting commemorates the 1773 jubilee of the De San family, likely marking a generational or anniversary milestone through its title and inscription. It depicts an interior scene populated by family members gathered around a table, with a dog at their feet and a placard visible in the composition, situating the scene in a domestic setting.

A prominent window opens onto the Belfry of Bruges, a civic emblem of the city, which serves as both backdrop and symbol of civic pride and local identity. The inclusion of the chimney, chair, and table further anchors the scene in everyday life while underscoring the family’s social standing and integration within the urban fabric of Bruges.

Technique & Style

The work is an oil painting executed on canvas, depicting the De San family within their domestic interior, featuring a chimney, chair, table, the Belfry of Bruges, a dog, a placard, and a window. The composition emphasizes familial presence and domestic detail, rendered in the formal style characteristic of 18th‑century portraiture. The painting measures 144.5 cm in height by 119.5 cm in width and is housed in the Groeningemuseum.

Overview

Created in 1773, this oil on canvas portrait by Gerardus de San is part of the collection of the Groeningemuseum. The work presents a domestic interior populated by a seated woman and a standing man, both engaged with documents, set against a stone fireplace and a modestly furnished room.