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Jan Brueghel de Jonge, Allegorie van een Schilderij (detail, eerste helft, 17 eeuw) Olieverf op koper, h. 49 x b. 77 cm, JK Art Foundation
centraal boven: Allegorie van een Schilderij, van Pieter Breughel de Jonge
Voorbeeld van een uitstalling in een 17de eeuws kunstatelier
17/10/24 /// ALLEGORIE VAN EEN SCHILDERIJ GEARRIVEERD IN HET MUSEO DEL PRADO
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Jan Brueghel de Jonge in tentoonstelling over ateliers in de vroege 17de eeuw.
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On October 14, the official opening of "Rubens' Atelier" (El Taller de Rubens) took place at the Prado, with the foundation in attendance.
The exhibition explores what the workplaces of European painters looked like in the early modern period, focusing on the most successful and productive painter of the first half of the seventeenth century, Peter Paul Rubens. It showcases twenty paintings, two drawings, and five engravings. These works illustrate the various forms of collaboration between the master and his assistants.
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The exhibition also examines the physical conditions in which artists worked. It includes a reconstruction of a workshop from that time, showcasing easels, canvases, paints, brushes, palettes, and other materials (some original to the seventeenth century, others modern reproductions), alongside books, antique busts, and elements that reflect Rubens' interests and collection.
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In this context, the loan from the JK Art Foundation makes perfect sense. Jan Brueghel the Younger's painting depicts teams of artists in a studio engaged in various activities, from preparing frames and brushes to the act of painting. This piece serves as a historical document, rich in details and an important source for our understanding today. It offers insights into the appearance of workshops and the practices of artists during that period.
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Would you like to visit the exhibition? It will be on display until February 16, 2025. For more information, please click here.
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02/04/24 /// JAN MANKES TRAVELS TO MUSEUM BELVEDERE EN MUSEUM ARNHEM
Jan Mankes in the limelight in Heerenveen and Arnhem.
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"In these times of turbulent confusion, of advertising frenzy and pretension, of impotence and mannerism, it gives such rare pleasure to encounter a clear mind that, indifferent to all that happens around him, quietly and calmly pursues his own path. To see someone who is not influenced by the trends of his time, but like a devout monk, draws only beauty from the life that surrounds him. And just as this artist himself saw people, animals, plants, and lifeless objects around him with a gaze full of love and dedication, so too did an atmosphere of pure piety seem to hang around his work."
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This beautiful quote is from the hand of Reinier de Vries, the visual artist who was one of the first to write an essay (1920) about the work of painter Jan Mankes.
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Discussing, describing or viewing the work of Jan Mankes elicits various outspoken opinions. For some, his paintings are a unique representation of everyday subjects such as people, animals, and the natural environment surrounding the artist. Through the use of soft colors and a hint of mysticism, his works evokes a feeling of tenderness.
Others get goosebumps from it. They find his work severe and sense religious melancholy. Regardless how you typify his work, it always evokes emotion.
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Want to be moved by the mystical work of Jan Mankes yourself? You can! Museum Belvédère, in collaboration with Museum Arnhem, is organizing a retrospective exhibition about the artist More information will follow soon.
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Jan Mankes, White Rabbit, Standing (1910) Oil on canvas laid down on panel, 17 x 13 cm
19/01/24 /// PIERRE-AUGUSTE RENOIR AT KUNSTMUSEUM DEN HAAG.
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2025: Renoir joins Kunstmuseum Den Haag.
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​Pierre-Auguste Renoir stands out as one of the most influential figures in the Impressionist movement. His distinctive style, characterized by vibrant colors, bold brushwork, and adept use of light, marks a significant departure from the academic conventions of his time. Together with his contemporary Claude Monet, Renoir played a pivotal role in shaping the trajectory of Impressionism. One of his early works, 'Jeune Femme Debout' (Lise Trehot, 1866) (Standing Young Woman), serves as a prime example of this innovative approach. In 2025, the Kunstmuseum Den Haag plans to showcase a collection focusing on the formative years of Impressionism, for which they have requested to borrow this notable piece.
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The exhibition, titled 'Paris 1867: The Birth of Impressionism,' will be on display from February 15, 2025, to June 1, 2025.
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Borremans, Michaël (1963)
The Ghost II, (2008)
Pierre-Auguse Renoir, Jeune Femme debout (1966) Oil on canvas, 24 x 12.8 cm
08/01/24 /// JAN BRUEGHEL, DE JONGE AT THE PRADO
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Looking ahead: Brueghel at the Prado ​
A memorable day for the JK Art Foundation. Today, the final formalities have been concluded, and the loan agreement is now a reality. The work is part of the exhibition 'Ruben's Workshop' which will be on display at the prestigious museum form October 15, 2024, to February 16, 2025. The exhibition aims to introduce their visitors to the workspace where artits of that time produced their work, focusing particularly on the working methods of Rubens.
Earlier this year, the work was exhibited at the noordbrabants Museum. ​
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Jan Brueghel de Jonge, Allegory of painiting (c. 1625-1630)