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Portrait of a Bruges Family (oil on canvas)
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Portrait of a Bruges Family (oil on canvas)
490126 Portrait of a Bruges Family (oil on canvas) by Oost, Jacob van (1601-71); 150.5x255.5 cm; Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; (add.info.: The wealthy burgher who is the focal point of this painting proudly draws our attention to his possessions. The estate that stretches into the distance belongs to him, as do the happy woman at his side and the children around him. the children's maid and the gardener are in his service and the terrace on which he stands indicates the grandeur of his house.); © Art in Flanders
Media ID 28436282
© Art in Flanders / Bridgeman Images
Bruges Burgher Estate Gardener Gesturing Grounds Pointing Possessions Smug Terrace Wealthy Belgians Belgium Belgian Maid
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This print captures the essence of a wealthy Bruges family in all its grandeur. Painted by Jacob van Oost, this oil on canvas masterpiece measures an impressive 150.5x255.5 cm and is housed in the Groeningemuseum in Bruges, Belgium. The focal point of the painting is a smug-looking burgher who proudly showcases his possessions to anyone who gazes upon this artwork. Standing on a terrace that signifies the opulence of his house, he gestures towards his vast estate that stretches into the distance. By his side stands a contented woman, presumably his wife, and their children surround them with joyous expressions. Intriguingly, we also see two figures representing those who serve this affluent family - a maid and a gardener - highlighting their privileged status within society. The attention to detail in capturing every member of this group portrait is remarkable. As we delve deeper into this image, it becomes evident that wealth and prosperity define not only the father but also permeate through every aspect of their lives. This painting serves as an emblematic representation of affluence during its time. With its rich colors and intricate brushwork, "Portrait of a Bruges Family" transports us back to seventeenth-century Europe while offering us glimpses into the lives of these prominent individuals from Belgian history.
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