Old World Portraits
Portrait of Johannes Chrysostomus Teniers
Jan Erasmus Quellinus
An imposing 1697 Flemish portrait of Johannes Chrysostomus Teniers in brilliant white clerical vestments.
Portrait of Matthaeus Yrsselius, Abbot of Sint-Michiel's Abbey
Peter Paul Rubens
1624 · Oil Paint, Oak Panel
A dignified 17th-century portrait of a high-ranking cleric, masterfully rendered with a luminous palette of crimson and ivory.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with rich warm-brown color — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Study · Library
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Benefits from a distinct wall tone
- Color notes
- Rich brown, Warm beige, Deep burgundy
About the piece
Painted by the Flemish master Peter Paul Rubens in 1624, this portrait depicts Matthaeus Yrsselius, the Abbot of St. Michael's Abbey. The work showcases Rubens' characteristic vitality and command of color, contrasting the abbot's humble white habit against a deep red backdrop and ornate liturgical objects.
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