JORDAENS, Jacob
(b. 1593, Antwerpen, d. 1678, Antwerpen)
JORDAENS, Jacob (b. 1593, Antwerpen, d. 1678, Antwerpen) |
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As the Old Sang the Young Play Pipes1638Oil on canvas, 192 x 120 cm Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp | ||
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The work depicting the theme of As the Old Sang, the Young Play Pipes ("So de oude songen, so pypen de jongen"), signed by Jordaens and dated 1638, is the earliest known version of this highly popular theme which the artist painted and drew on a variety of occasions. This wonderful family concert shows Jordaens at his best.
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