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The Origin of the Cornucopia
Abraham Janssens I
An opulent Flemish Baroque allegory depicting the mythological origin of abundance.
Scaldis and Antverpia
Abraham Janssens I
1609 · Oil Paint, Panel
A dramatic 17th-century allegory by Flemish master Abraham Janssens I, depicting the union of the city of Antwerp and the river Scheldt.
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Where it works
A substantial artwork with a strong pulse in a warmer tonal register — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown
About the piece
Created in 1609, this masterpiece by Abraham Janssens I personifies the river Scheldt (Scaldis) and the city of Antwerp (Antverpia). The work is a prime example of Northern Caravaggism, utilizing deep shadows and dramatic light to emphasize the powerful musculature of the river god and the rich, abundant textures of the cornucopia, symbolizing the city's maritime prosperity.
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