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Andries Cornelis Lens Most Popular Paintings

The 15 artworks by Andries Cornelis Lens our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 15 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Andries Cornelis Lens · 1739 – 1822

Regulus Returning to Carthage (1791) by Andries Cornelis Lens

1791 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 114 x 137 cm

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Art Movement: Neoclassical Art
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 15 artworks by Andries Cornelis Lens
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Mars, Minerva and Venus, 1774, Andries Cornelis Lens

1774 · Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna · original 141.5 x 118.0cm

This dramatic Neoclassical oil painting by Andries Cornelis Lens depicts a mythological struggle. Discover the power of this masterpiece today.

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Art Movement: Neoclassicism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 15 artworks by Andries Cornelis Lens
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Hercules Protects Painting from Ignorance and Envy (1763)

1763 · Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp · original 73 x 92 cm

A powerful Neoclassical scene of Hercules shielding a woman from dark spirits by Andries Cornelis Lens captures the intellectual rigor of the Enlightenment and invites you to bring this dramatic masterpiece into your home.

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Art Movement: Neoclassicism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 15 artworks by Andries Cornelis Lens
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Andries Cornelis Lens: Annunciation

1750 · Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp, Antwerp · original 173.5 x 141.5cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 15 artworks by Andries Cornelis Lens
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Offerings to Bacchus, 1788, Andries Cornelis Lens

1788 · Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, Brussels · original 296.0 x 225.0cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 5 of 15 artworks by Andries Cornelis Lens
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The Engraver Pieter Franciscus Martenasie by Andries Cornelis Lens, 1762

1762 · Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp, Antwerp · original 78.5 x 98.5cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 6 of 15 artworks by Andries Cornelis Lens
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Andries Cornelis Lens: Adoration of the Magi

1788 · Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp, Antwerp · original 129.5 x 166.4cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 15 artworks by Andries Cornelis Lens
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Diana and Actaeon (1788) by Andries Cornelis Lens

1788 · Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp, Antwerp · original 98.0 x 135.0cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 15 artworks by Andries Cornelis Lens
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Zeus And Hera On Mount Ida

Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 15 artworks by Andries Cornelis Lens
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Madeleine Convertie Ecoutant Notre Seigneur Chez Marthe

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 15 artworks by Andries Cornelis Lens
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Madeleine Penitente Aux Pieds De Jesus Chez Le Pharisien, Andries Cornelis Lens

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 15 artworks by Andries Cornelis Lens
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Dance of the Maenad

Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 15 artworks by Andries Cornelis Lens
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Madeleine Consolee Par La Vue De Notre Seigneur Apres Sa Resurrection

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 15 artworks by Andries Cornelis Lens
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Portrait Of Artist A. C. Lens

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 15 artworks by Andries Cornelis Lens
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Buste D'andre Lens Par Gilles-lambert Godecharle

Admire this neoclassical marble bust of Andre Lens by Andries Cornelis Lens. A timeless portrait showcasing realistic detail & thoughtful expression. Explore Neoclassical sculpture!

Art Movement: Neoclassicism

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 15 of 15 artworks by Andries Cornelis Lens
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The artist

Andries Cornelis Lens

1739 – 1822

Quick facts

Top 3 worksRegulus Returning to Carthage, Mars, Minerva and Venus, Hercules Protects Painting from Ignorance and Envy
Movementsneoclassicism
Typical colorsespresso
Copyright statusPublic domain
Museums on APSKunsthistorisches Museum, Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp, Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, Hermitage Museum, Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten
Works on APS15
Born1739, Antwerp, Belgium
Top-ranked workRegulus Returning to Carthage

Biography

The Neoclassical Vision of Andries Cornelis Lens

In the vibrant intellectual landscape of late 18th-century Flanders, few figures loomed as large in the realm of academic tradition as Andries Cornelis Lens. Born in Antwerp in 1739, Lens emerged during the Enlightenment, a period defined by a profound yearning to reconnect with the clarity and moral gravity of antiquity. While the era was often characterized by the swirling, emotive energy of preceding movements, Lens sought a different path—one of intellectual rigor, balance, and a disciplined return to classical ideals. His life’s work was not merely an exercise in painting, but a dedicated mission to revive the prestige of Flemish art through the lens of Neoclassicism.

The foundations of his mastery were laid in the storied streets of Antwerp, where he absorbed the rich artistic heritage of his homeland. Though history often places him alongside giants like Rembrandt, Lens’s true inspiration was found in the timeless elegance of the 16th century and the divine proportions of Raphael. He possessed a unique ability to marry the technical precision of the Flemish tradition with the structural nobility of Greek and Roman aesthetics. This synthesis allowed him to move beyond mere decoration, creating works that functioned as visual treatises on virtue, history, and the human condition.

A Legacy of Instruction and Art Theory

Beyond the canvas, Lens was a pivotal architect of artistic education. His influence extended far beyond his own studio through his long-standing tenure at the Antwerp Academy. As a professor and later as director, he did not simply teach students how to apply pigment; he taught them how to think. He was a formidable art theoretician, disseminating influential ideas on aesthetics that championed clarity over the flamboyant excesses of the Rococo style. His pedagogical approach emphasized the importance of meticulous observation and the study of classical sculpture, shaping generations of Flemish painters who would carry his Neoclassical torch into the 19th century.

His role as a court painter to the governor-general further solidified his status within the social and political fabric of the era. This position granted him access to prestigious commissions that allowed him to explore grander, more complex narratives. Whether through portraiture or large-scale history paintings, Lens utilized his technical prowess—achieved through the painstaking layering of glazes—to imbue his subjects with a sense of permanence and dignity.

Masterworks of Narrative and Symbolism

The true essence of Lens’s genius is perhaps most visible in his ability to transform historical and mythological scenes into profound emotional experiences. His works often serve as windows into the past, where every gesture and shadow is imbued with symbolic weight:

Regulus Returning to Carthage: A magnificent display of dramatic composition, this work captures a moment of intense human connection and political gravity, utilizing a richly appointed setting to heighten the tension of the historical narrative.
Hercules Protects Painting from Ignorance and Envy: In this powerful Neoclassical allegory, Lens uses the strength of the mythological hero to represent the triumph of intellect and art over the dark forces of destruction, perfectly mirroring the Enlightenment values he championed.
Portrait Of Artist A. C. Lens: This intimate self-representation offers a rare glimpse into the artist's own psyche, showcasing his ability to capture human sensitivity and character with remarkable psychological depth.

Through these works, Andries Cornelis Lens achieved much more than aesthetic beauty; he provided a visual language for an age seeking order and meaning. His commitment to the revival of Flemish painting through classical discipline ensures that his name remains etched in the annals of art history as a true pioneer of the Neoclassical spirit.

Questions & Answers

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Andries Cornelis Lens was born in Antwerp in 1739.

By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 17, 2026

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