Rubens, Van Dyck and Jordaens

Of all the seventeenth-century Flemish painters Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) was the most gifted master. Moreover, he was regarded as an amiable nobleman, diplomat and collector. His studio in Antwerp was a multinational avant la lettre. Rubens was not only a painter but also had an important diplomatic role in the Southern Netherlands. With seventeen paintings and many drawings, the Hermitage Amsterdam gives this influential painter special attention in an exhibition on Flemish painters. Besides Rubens there are also beautiful works of Van Dyck and Jordaens to admire.

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Antwerp, conveniently located at the mouth of the Schelde, had in the sixteenth century a period of unprecedented growth and prosperity. The competition between the painters will undoubtedly have encouraged specialization. Much of what was later described as 'typically Dutch' - the realistic landscape, still life, scenes from everyday life - was born in Antwerp.

Rubens excelled in all genres. Biblical and mythological images, portraits and landscapes were all in his repertoire. Teacher Carien Kanters takes you on a journey along the great Baroque paintings in the exhibition in which all three great masters of the Flemish School will be discussed extensively.

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(exclusive the entrance fee to the museum)