Artwork
Vlasfeest
Vlasfeest is an oil painting by the Neoclassicist artist Jan Beerblock. It dates from 1798 and is held in the collection of the Groeningemuseum.
About this work
Subject & Meaning
The work measures 180 cm in height and 123 cm in width, painted in oil on canvas in 1796 by Jan Beerblock, and is housed in the Groeningemuseum.
The painting shows a rural scene with a house, bridge, church, horse, dog, hill, ladder wagon, canal, windmill, trees, a farmer and a river, symbolizing everyday countryside life and labor. It reflects the simple, agrarian world of late 18th-century Flanders and was created for the Groeningemuseum collection in Bruges.
The depiction of a farmer and rural architecture underscores themes of stability and community, while the windmill and canal suggest economic activity tied to agriculture and trade. The composition balances domestic and natural elements to convey a harmonious relationship between people and their environment.
The work measures 180 cm in height and 123 cm in width, painted in oil on canvas in 1796 by Jan Beerblock, and is housed in the Groeningemuseum.
The painting’s subject and symbolic elements reflect the everyday rural life of late 18th-century Flanders, emphasizing themes of stability, community, and the relationship between people and their environment. It portrays a harmonious blend of domestic and natural elements, reflecting the agrarian society of the time.
Technique & Style
Vlasfeest is an oil painting executed by Jan Beerblock in 1796. The work is classified as a landscape, depicting a rural scene that includes architectural elements such as a house, bridge, church, and windmill alongside figures and animals like farmers, horses, and dogs. The composition features natural and constructed elements including a canal, river, hill, and a ladder wagon. The painting is presented on a support measuring 180 cm in height and 123 cm in width.
History & Provenance
The painting Vlasfeest was created in 1796 by the artist Jan Beerblock. Executed in oil paint, the work depicts a landscape scene featuring various elements such as a windmill, canal, and farmers. Since its inception, the artwork has entered the collection of the Groeningemuseum, where it remains housed.
No specific details regarding the original commission, intermediate owners, or the precise circumstances of its creation prior to entering the museum are provided in the available records.
Vlasfeest is an oil painting by Jan Beerblock dated 1796. It is housed in the Groeningemuseum, where it is listed under inventory number 6948. The work has not been recorded in any major exhibition history according to the sources provided.
Overview
Created in 1798, this oil on canvas by Jan Beerblock presents a bustling riverside tableau. A stone bridge arches over a canal, while a prominent church with a tower rises on the right side of the composition. A windmill occupies the middle ground, and figures on foot, horseback, and at the water’s edge animate the scene. The work is part of the Groeningemuseum’s collection.
Context
During the late eighteenth century, Flemish artists often depicted riverine scenes that highlighted both commerce and pastoral life. Beerblock’s work aligns with this trend, offering a realistic yet composed view of a typical Flemish townscape. The inclusion of a windmill and church underscores the era’s architectural landmarks, while the bustling figures echo contemporary interest in genre scenes.
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