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    The Holy Family with an Angel by Jacob Jordaens (1593-1678) © Christie’s Images Limited 2016

    The Holy Family with an Angel by Jacob Jordaens (1593-1678) © Christie’s Images Limited 2016

    We wish everyone who enjoys antiquesandartireland.com a very Happy Christmas.  Here is a seasonal image of The Holy Family with an Angel by Jacob Jordaens (1593-1678). It was the top lot at Christie’s Old Masters evening sale in London this month. Jordaens succeeded Rubens as the leading painter in Antwerp in 1640. After the death of Rubens in that year he became the most important painter in Antwerp for large scale commissions.

    He painted altar pieces and mythological and allegorical scenes. As well as being a successful painter he was a prominent designer of tapestries.  In this painting his use of realistic models, the rustic presentation of religious subjects and dramatic use of light and shade point to the influence of Caravaggio. It sold for £1.8 million.  Bidders from 28 countries took part in the auction.

    It has been a great year for Old Masters at Christie’s with global sales of around £152 million.  Ruben’s masterpiece Lot and his Daughters which can be found elsewhere on this website sold for £44.9 million in July, the highest auction price for any work of art sold in Europe this year.

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