Contains nudity
Equestrian & Animals
The Master's Eye Makes the Horse Fat
Jacob Jordaens
An impressive Flemish Baroque scene illustrating the power of oversight and the majesty of the horse.
A Levade Executed Under the Watchful Eye of Mercury, Venus, and a Riding Master
Jacob Jordaens
1645 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A masterful 17th-century equestrian scene by Jacob Jordaens, merging the noble art of horsemanship with classical mythology.
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Where it works
A substantial artwork with a strong pulse with warm wood and umber notes — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Rich brown, Charcoal black, Soft gray
About the piece
Painted circa 1645 by Flemish master Jacob Jordaens, this grand composition depicts a rider and horse performing the levade, a difficult classical dressage maneuver. The scene is elevated by the presence of the Roman gods Mercury and Venus, who observe the training from the sidelines, bridging the gap between the mundane world of the riding school and the divine realm of legend. The architectural grandeur and luminous palette represent the height of the Northern Baroque style.
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