Mid-17th-Century Flemish School, Portrait Of Cornelius Janssen

Mid-17th-Century Flemish School, Portrait Of Cornelius JanssenThis mid 17th century bust length Flemish school portrait depicts the Dutch Catholic bishop Cornelius Janssen (1585 1638). Painted when into his later years, this intriguing historical portrayal appears to be a one off and weve been unable to find a similar depiction. Following the publication, posthumously, of his controversial work Augustinus, Janssen inspired the theological movement Jansenism. It arose in reaction to issues surrounding the

they still seem controlled and comforting

It’s a subject that’s been painted many times since the advent of Christianity with the most famous occurrence being a Renaissance sculpture by Michelangelo Buonarroti

the paint layer seems stable and not flaking

is looking on

he remained in London throughout his life and worked as a Clerk for the War Office in Pall Mall

Hune was born in Aarhus and died in Manchester

Our reference: BRV1789

It’s a delightful array of evening tones with highlights daubed in with thick oils

its eclectic atmosphere and colourful waterside properties

Artwork presents well

William Harris Weatherhead (1843-1911) was a genre painter who lived In Kentish Town

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