Contains nudity
Figure Studies
The Judgement of Midas
Unknown Artist
A masterful Flemish Baroque depiction of the musical contest between Apollo and Pan, featuring dramatic lighting and robust figures.
Marsyas Punished by the Muses
Jacob Jordaens
1635 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A masterful Baroque mythological scene by Jacob Jordaens, depicting a group of muses in a vibrant woodland landscape.
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Where it works
A bold work with active energy in walnut and cognac tones — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Rich brown, Charcoal black, Olive green
About the piece
Painted around 1635, this work by the Flemish master Jacob Jordaens captures the mythological moment of Marsyas being punished. The composition is alive with the dynamic movement of the figures, set against a rich backdrop of autumnal trees and a soft, cloudswept sky, exemplifying the exuberant style of the Northern Baroque.
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