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Jeroboam Sacrificing to the Idols
Jeroboam Sacrificing to the Idols is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Jacques Ignatius de Roore. It dates from 1747 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
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Technique & Style
Executed in 1747, this religious painting by Jacques Ignatius de Roore utilizes oil paint applied to a wooden panel support.
Executed in 1747, this religious painting by Jacques Ignatius de Roore utilizes oil paint applied to a wooden panel support. The work measures 53 cm in height and 69 cm in width. As a piece classified within the religious genre, the composition depicts the biblical narrative of Jeroboam sacrificing to idols, rendered through the artist's characteristic handling of the oil medium on a rigid surface.
History & Provenance
The painting Jeroboam Sacrificing to the Idols was created in 1747 by Jacques Ignatius de Roore as an oil painting on panel. It entered the collection of the Rijksmuseum, where it remains on display. The work was commissioned by an unknown patron and has been part of the museum's holdings since its acquisition, reflecting its continued significance within the institution's collection of 18th-century religious artworks.
The painting Jeroboam Sacrificing to the Idols by Jacques Ignatius de Roore is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. Created in 1747, the work is executed in oil paint on a panel measuring 53 cm in height and 69 cm in width. The available sources confirm its location within the museum but do not provide a specific inventory or accession number, nor do they list any past or current exhibitions for this piece.
Overview
Jeroboam Sacrificing to the Idols is a 1747 oil painting by Flemish artist Jacques Ignatius de Roore, executed in the Rococo style. It is now part of the Rijksmuseum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting illustrates a biblical scene of religious significance, depicting King Jeroboam's idolatrous act. The chaotic foreground contrasts with the serene background, highlighting the turmoil of the event.
Context
As a Flemish painter active in the Southern Netherlands and Dutch Republic, de Roore's work reflects the artistic influences of his time, blending religious themes with Rococo aesthetics.
Legacy
While specific influence or notable exhibitions are not highlighted, the painting remains a representative example of 18th-century Rococo religious art in the Rijksmuseum's holdings.
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Artist
Jacques Ignatius de Roore or Jacobus Ignatius de Roore (Antwerp, 20 July 1686 – The Hague, 17 July 1747) was a Flemish painter, copyist, art dealer and art collector who worked in the Southern Netherlands and the Dutch Republic.
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