Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Pegasus
Jacob Jordaens
A powerful and dramatic Baroque depiction of the mythical winged horse Pegasus by Flemish master Jacob Jordaens.
Minerva Restrains Pegasus with the Help of Mercury
Jan Boeckhorst
1650 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A sweeping mythological scene showcasing the dramatic struggle between divine figures and the legendary winged horse.
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Where it works
A substantial artwork with a strong pulse with softened warm notes — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
- Walls
- Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
- Color notes
- Olive green, Rich brown, Deep burgundy
About the piece
Created around 1650 by Jan Boeckhorst, a collaborator of Peter Paul Rubens, this masterful painting captures the theatrical movement of Minerva and Mercury restraining Pegasus. The work is a quintessential example of Flemish Baroque art, characterized by its luminous flesh tones, fluid brushwork, and grand narrative scale.
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