Der Organist Hendrik Liberti,

um 1628

Material / Technology / Carrier

Leinwand

Dimensions of the object

108,5 x 88 cm

Displayed

AP OG Saal VI

Department

Flämische Malerei

Genre

Malerei

Inventory number

375

Acquisition

Aus der Kurfürstlichen Galerie München

Stock

Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen - Alte Pinakothek München

Citation

Anthonis van Dyck(Werkstatt), Der Organist Hendrik Liberti, um 1628, Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen - Alte Pinakothek München, URL: https://www.sammlung.pinakothek.de/en/artwork/k2xnEJ64Pd (Last updated on 18.08.2022)

The upward gaze denotes the search for inspiration by the creatively minded while, at the same time, it is typical of depictions of St Cecilia, the patron saint of musicians. In Liberti’s case, both are appropriate as he was a composer and in the employment of the church. The later etching includes a text on the sheet of music that refers to art that transcends time. The chain of honour may possibly hint at a specific occasion for which the painting was created as Liberti was appointed organist of the Cathedral of Our Lady in Antwerp in 1628.