Bacchanale In The Forest, (xvii) Circle Of Jacob Jordaens (1593-1678)

(XVII) Circle of Jacob Jordaens (1593-1678)

Title: Bacchanale in the Forest

Medium: Oil on canvas

Provenance: From a private French collection

Overall measurements with the frame are 102cm x 89cm x 5 cm and the painting measured at 86cm x 73cm

The image is a 17th-century painting titled "Bacchanale in the Forest". It depicts a scene of revelry and mythological themes, likely referencing Bacchus, the Roman god of wine, and his followers.

The painting features classical figures, including women in flowing garments and cherubic children, set in a lush, forest-like environment, with the central figure possibly depicting Diana.

Fauns are figures from Roman mythology, often associated with forests, fertility, and revelry, similar to the Greek satyr. Nymphs are mythological spirits of nature, frequently depicted as beautiful young women.

Bacchanals were a common theme in art, representing celebrations and abundance. The style is reminiscent of a tableau, similar to ancient Greek vase paintings.

The painting's composition and subject matter are typical of the Flemish School, known for detailed and often allegorical scenes. The work being offered reflects the 17th century interest in classical themes and mythology and is close in stylistic theme, compositional structure and tonality to the work of Jacob Jordaens (1593-1678).

Jacob Jordaens (1593-1678) was a prominent Flemish Baroque painter, draughtsman, and tapestry designer, known for his history paintings, genre scenes, and portraits. He was a close follower of Peter Paul Rubens and, after Rubens' death, became the leading Flemish painter. Jordaens was primarily based in Antwerp his entire life, unlike many of his contemporaries who travelled to Italy for artistic training.

Early in his career, Jordaens assisted Rubens on various projects and by the 1620s, he had established his own flourishing studio. He became the leading figure painter in Flanders after Rubens' death in 1640.His work was often characterised by rich colours, strong light, and volumetric figures.

Jordaens was known for his history paintings, genre scenes (including those based on Flemish proverbs), and portraits. His subjects included religious, mythological, and allegorical themes. He was also a prolific tapestry designer.

Jordaens' style was influenced by Rubens, Caravaggio, Titian, and Veronese although he never travelled to Italy to study classical art, unlike many of his contemporaries and he remained in Antwerp his entire life, except for a few short trips. He died in Antwerp in 1678.

His most Notable Works included "The Satyr and the Peasant", "The King Drinks", Various portraits and religious paintings, and Tapestry designs.

Condition report:

The painting is in good, historically cleaned and restored condition. There are areas of retouching, but well blended in general. There is craquelure throughout, but in general fine and well consolidated with the painting having been lined approximately 150 years ago with good canvas depth .The paint surface is stable. The canvas in good tension. The frame has been commissioned for the painting and is illustrated in the pictures and is offered as a gift and is of a good quality.

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