The Preaching of Saint John the Baptist

Abraham Bloemaert (mentioned on object), 1590 - 1610

The protagonist in this scene, John the Baptist, the forerunner of Christ, stands partially concealed in the shade of a group of fanciful trees. It is as if Bloemaert wanted to prove that he could paint virtually anything and everything: a mountainous landscape, leafy trees, as well as figures, either nude or clad in exotic colourful gowns and arranged in complicated poses. All of this proves him to be a master of Mannerism.

Artwork typepainting
Object numberSK-A-3746
Dimensionsheight 139 cm x width 188 cm, depth 8.5 cm
Physical characteristicsolieverf op doek

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Identification

Title(s)
The Preaching of St John the Baptist
Object type
Object number
SK-A-3746
Description
Bergachtig landschap met toehoorders bij de prediking van Johannes de Doper. In het midden een staande man met en trommel op de rug, daarvoor een zogende vrouw.
Inscriptions / marks
signature: ‘A.Blommaert’
Catalogue reference
W. Kloek, 'Abraham Bloemaert en de prediking van Johannes de Doper', Antiek 28 (1993/1994), p. 196-203

Creation

Creation
painter: Abraham Bloemaert (mentioned on object)
Dating
1590 - 1610
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Material and technique

Physical description
olieverf op doek
Material
Dimensions
- height 139 cm x width 188 cm
- depth 8.5 cm

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Acquisition and rights

Copyright
Public domain
Provenance
…; from F. Cole, £ 150, to the dealer P. & D. Colnaghi, London, 1949;{GRI, acc. no. 81780591, Colnaghi records, 1894-1959, picture stock books, fiche no. 23, inv. no.2550.} from whom, fl. 8,155.43, to the museum, 1950
Remarks
Please note that this provenance was formulated with a special focus on provenance research for the years 1933-45 and could therefore be incomplete. There may be more (mostly earlier) provenance information known in the museum. In case this item has an uncertain or incomplete provenance for the years 1933-45, the Rijksmuseum welcomes information and assistance in the investigation and clarification of the provenance of all works during that era.

Documentation

W. Kloek, 'Abraham Bloemaert en de prediking van Johannes de Doper', Antiek 28 (1993/1994), p. 196-203

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