Jan Brueghel d. Ä.
(1568-1625)
Harbour Scene with Christ Preaching,
1598
Material / Technology / Carrier
Eichenholz
Dimensions of the object
79,3 x 118,6 cm
Displayed
AP OG Kabinett 9
Acquisition
1799 aus der Galerie Mannheim
Stock
Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen - Alte Pinakothek München
Citation
Jan Brueghel d. Ä., Seehafen mit der Predigt Christi, 1598, Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen - Alte Pinakothek München, URL: https://www.sammlung.pinakothek.de/en/artwork/Qlx2dKVGXq (Last updated on 11.09.2023)
Embedded in a landscape that stretches as far as the horizon, the viewer only recognises the scene from the bible on taking a closer look. In the middle ground Jesus can be seen preaching, surrounded by a throng of people. This stands in contrast to the worldly goings-on in the foreground.
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