1657
oil
canvas
From the collection of Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
Saint Ivo of Brittany is a 1657 oil by Jacob Jordaens, held at Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.
This painting depicts a scene with a central figure, Saint Ivo of Brittany, standing in a grand setting. He is dressed in a long red robe and hat, adorned with a gold chain and pendant. His right hand is raised, and his left hand holds a piece of paper. In the foreground, a woman sits on the floor, holding a baby. To her left, a dog is visible. On the right side of the painting, a man wearing a hat stands behind the woman. The background features a large arched window with a decorative grille. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and drama, drawing the viewer's attention to the central figure. Next, explore the work of artist Jacob Jordaens.
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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