1620 - 1668

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  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Art period: Early Modern
  • Top 3 works:
    • A Cabinet of Pictures
    • Interior of an art gallery
  • Works on this site: 2
  • Nationality: Southern Netherlands
  • Born: 1620, Southern Netherlands

The Life and Art of Jacob de Formentrou

Jacob de Formentrou was a Flemish Baroque painter active in Antwerp. During the years 1640-1641, he was recorded as a pupil in the records of the Antwerp Guild of Saint Luke, later becoming a master of the Guild. His artistic output focused on the genres of merry companies and gallery paintings. His known works include depictions of groups of people enjoying themselves, such as Elegant company on a terrace and Playing Backgammon, as well as interior scenes of art collections.

One of his most significant contributions to the genre of gallery paintings is the Cabinet of Pictures, currently held in the Royal Collection, London. This work depicts a room filled with paintings and populated by human figures, often interpreted as art connoisseurs. The composition features various works by leading artists of his generation, including portraits of Rubens and van Dyck. While some scholars suggest the work is a collaboration with Erasmus Quellinus II, others believe it involves a larger group of artists.

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Kort quiz

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Spørgsmål 1:
In which city was Jacob de Formentrou active?
Spørgsmål 2:
Which genre of painting did de Formentrou specialize in?
Spørgsmål 3:
Where is the painting 'A Cabinet of Pictures' currently located?
Spørgsmål 4:
According to the records of the Antwerp Guild of Saint Luke, what was de Formentrou's status in 1640-1641?
Spørgsmål 5:
Which two eminent Antwerp artists from a previous generation are represented in the 'Cabinet of pictures'?