1625
oil
panel
From the collection of Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
Christ instructing Nicodemus is a 1625 oil by Jacob Jordaens, held at Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.
The painting depicts a group of men gathered around a central figure, with one man reaching out to him. The scene is set against a dark background, with the figures illuminated by a warm, golden light. In the foreground, the central figure stands out, wearing a red robe and gesturing with his right hand. The other men are dressed in various attire, with one wearing a white turban and another sporting a long white beard. The overall mood of the painting is one of quiet contemplation, with the figures engaged in a serious conversation. This painting is a great example of Jacob Jordaens' use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts of light and dark to create a sense of depth and volume.
Jacques (Jacob) Jordaens (19 May 1593 – 18 October 1678) was a Flemish painter, draughtsman and a designer of tapestries and prints.
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