Saying Grace
1720
oil
canvas
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
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Joseph Van Aken
Josef van Aken, known in England as Joseph van Aken and Joseph Van Aken of Heacken (c.
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oil
canvas
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
Saying Grace is a 1720 oil by Joseph Van Aken, a Rococo painting work, held at Ashmolean Museum.
In this painting, a family of six gathers around a table, their hands clasped in prayer before a meal. The scene is set in a dimly lit room with dark wood paneling and a fireplace. The family's attire suggests a modest yet dignified lifestyle. A young girl, dressed in a white apron and blue headscarf, sits at the head of the table, while an older man with white hair and a brown coat sits to her right. The remaining family members stand behind them, their faces turned towards the table. The atmosphere is one of quiet reverence, as if the family is savoring a moment of gratitude before their meal. This painting is reminiscent of the works of artists who have mastered the technique of chiaroscuro.
Josef van Aken, known in England as Joseph van Aken and Joseph Van Aken of Heacken (c.
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