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Prometheus Bound

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Written by: Erik WeberContributing Writer · Manuscripts & Rare Books
Old Master Paintings · Catalogue no. 847536
Jacob Jordaens

Prometheus Bound

StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byWallraf–Richartz Museum
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Artist / MakerJacob Jordaens
Date1640
Mediumcanvas, oil paint
Genremythological painting
TypePainting
CollectionWallraf–Richartz Museum
LocationWallraf–Richartz Museum
About the Artist

BiographyJacob Jordaens (1593–1678) — Flemish painter, draftsman and designer of prints and tapestries (1593-1678).Jacob Jordaens worked as painter, draftsperson and printmaker and is associated with Spanish Netherlands. Their documented life spans the years 1593 to 1678; born and died in Antwerp. Their work is linked to Flemish Baroque painting, Baroque.Disciplinespainter, draftsperson, printmakerBorn1593, AntwerpDied1678, AntwerpNationalitySpanish NetherlandsMovementFlemish Baroque painting, BaroqueSources: Wikidata · Wikipedia Full biography →

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