Abraham Janssens

Flemish, 1575–1632

Abraham Janssens (1575–1632) fue un pintor flamenco conocido por sus grandes obras religiosas y mitológicas influenciadas por Caravaggio. Nacido en Amberes, estudió con Jan Snellinck y se unió al Gremio de San Lucas en 1585. Vivió en Roma de 1597 a 1602, luego regresó a Amberes, donde se convirtió en maestro del gremio y más tarde sirvió como su decano. Janssens fue el principal pintor de historia en Flandes antes del regreso de Rubens y enseñó a varios alumnos, incluido su hijo Abraham Janssens II.

47 obras de arte

Venus stands before an irritated Jupiter on Mount Olympus, surrounded by gods and goddesses.

Júpiter reprendido por Venus

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A vivid allegorical scene depicting personified elements: a crowned woman, a nude figure, a golden-haired figure, and a muscular man.

Alegoría de los cuatro elementos

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Diana and her nymphs peacefully resting while satyrs curiously observe them from behind a tree.

Diana y sus ninfas espiadas por sátiros

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A man half-risen from the grave, surrounded by figures reacting to the miracle of his resurrection.

La Resurrección de Lázaro 153 Colecciones de Pintura del Estado de Baviera

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Meleager presents the head of the Calydonian Boar to Atalanta, showcasing their intense gaze and rich garments.

Meleager presenta la cabeza del jabalí calidonio a Atalanta

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A kneeling woman in golden drapery gazes up at a man with a gardener's hat and spade, their hands almost touching in a lush landscape.

Noli me Tangere

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A crowned woman offers a cornucopia to a reclining river-god figure, embodying the spirit of a river.

Escaldis y Antverpia

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Saint Jerome leans on his fist, holding a crucifix, with a lion at his feet and drapery around him.

San Jerónimo

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A portrait of Emperor Nero, showcasing his intense expression and laurel crown against a bold red cloak.

Nerón

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A woman gazes at her reflection in a mirror, adorned in a golden skirt and elaborate jewelry, with a red drapery backdrop.

El rostro

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A central woman adorned with feathers and pearls, surrounded by figures, with a skull held by an elderly woman.

Vanitas

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A young woman with a wineglass, artichokes, and a monkey, exuding a sly and inviting smile.

Joven mujer con una copa de vino y alcachofas

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A woman with a flushed face gazes upward, surrounded by rich fabrics, a skull, and jewelry, reflecting inner turmoil.

Hl. Magdalena 1762 Colecciones de Pintura del Estado de Baviera

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A philosopher with a melancholic expression, resting his head on one hand and a globe beneath the other.

Heráclito

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Hercules forcefully ejects a faun from Omfale's opulent bed, while she reclines calmly in golden drapery.

Hércules echando a Fauno de la cama de Omfale

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A richly dressed woman gazes at her reflection in a small mirror, surrounded by luxurious textures and a peacock feather in her hair.

El sentido de la vista

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A woodland scene depicting Apollo and Pan competing for Midas's judgment, with figures in rapt attention.

El juicio de Midas

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The crowned Virgin is enthroned, surrounded by women and angels in a serene, luminous scene.

La Virgen entre las vírgenes

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A woman with a broad-brimmed hat holds a rod above an open book, embodying the role of a sibyl.

Sibila

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Mary Magdalene gazes beyond a storm-dark sky, letting go of gold and jewels, symbolizing her renunciation of earthly riches.

Santa María Magdalena renunciando a las riquezas de este mundo

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A woman crowned with flowers contemplates a bounty of fruits, while a man holds grapes behind her, creating an intimate scene.

Vertumno y Pomona

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Three Magi kneel before the Christ child, their gifts glowing in candlelight, surrounded by figures in a moment of adoration.

La adoración de los magos

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Three goddesses argue for Jupiter over a golden apple, showcasing their distinct gestures and expressions.

Venus, Juno y Minerva discutiendo por Júpiter sobre la manzana dorada de Eris

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A dynamic composition featuring figures representing earth, air, fire, and water, intertwined with symbols of nature's forces.

Los cuatro elementos

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Three figures engaged in a silent conversation, surrounded by fruits and vegetables, with dramatic light sculpting their forms.

Naiades llenando el cuerno de Aqueloo. Alegoría sobre la paz de la tregua de 12 años

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A young woman raises a goblet of wine while an older woman leans in shadow, embodying joy and melancholy.

Alegoría de la alegría y la melancolía

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A woman personifying Fortune, adorned in green satin, surrounded by gold and silver treasures spilling into her lap.

Una alegoría de la fortuna

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A mortal ascends, grasped by a radiant figure with a laurel crown, while a shadowed observer watches below.

Apoteosis de Eneas

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A muscular central figure slumps under an invisible weight, surrounded by three other figures in a dramatic light.

Alegoría de las cargas del tiempo

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A central trio of Concord, Charity, and Sincerity stands triumphantly over the restrained figure of Discord.

Concordia, Caridad y Sinceridad conquistando la discordia

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Saint Jerome, with a furrowed brow and muscular tension, holds a crucifix and a skull, while a lion crouches in shadow.

San Jerónimo penitente

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A scene depicting allegorical figures of Peace and Plenty amidst rich fabrics and a cherub offering a laurel wreath.

Paz y abundancia

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A depiction of Christ's lifeless body being held by grieving figures beneath a cross, illuminated by a shaft of light.

Pietà

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The painting features Bacchus toasting with a glass, Venus listening to a cherub, and Ceres with a cornucopia in a lush garden.

Ceres, Baco y Venus

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A serene Virgin cradles the Christ Child as richly dressed figures bow in reverence, illuminated by a single shaft of light.

La adoración de los Magos (Mateo 2: 11-12)

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The Virgin Mary holds the Christ Child, while the infant St John the Baptist clutches a lamb, all in a dramatic interplay of light and texture.

La Virgen y el Niño con el infante San Juan Bautista

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A group of mourners surround Christ's body, draped in white linen, with expressions of grief and awe.

Lamentación

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A goddess reclines with a pleading gaze at a young hunter, surrounded by alert hunting dogs and putti whispering the myth's outcome.

Venus y Adonis

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A reclining woman surrounded by fruit and wine, with a bird on her hand and a mirror reflecting her face.

Lascivia

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A group of mourners cradling the dead body of Christ, surrounded by a warm but somber palette.

La lamentación sobre el Cristo muerto

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The Virgin tenderly holds the Christ Child, while St. John offers a small bird, surrounded by lush roses and soft fabrics.

Virgen y Niño con San Juan Bautista

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Diana, goddess of the hunt, surrounded by her companions and trophies of the hunt.

Diana y sus compañeras, Diana después de la caza

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A man in red reaches toward Christ's wound, surrounded by disciples displaying skepticism and belief.

El Tomás dudoso

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A scene depicting gods and mortals in a dynamic composition with vibrant colors and intricate details.

Monte Olimpo

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A woman fills a cornucopia with grapes and greenery, surrounded by figures in a lush, dramatic composition.

El origen de la cornucopia

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Meleager and Atalante gaze intensely at each other, with Atalante holding a boar's hide.

Meleager y Atalanta

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A lifeless Christ in a tomb, flanked by two mourning angels, with dramatic light and shadow.

El Cristo muerto en el sepulcro con dos ángeles

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