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Jacob Jordaens

The King Drinks!
ca. 1645

  • Date iconApril 1 2012 - September 8 2012
  • Curator: Shlomit Steinberg
  • Painting
  • : Jacob Jordaens

Jacob Jordaens, The King Drinks!, ca. 1645 Jordaens, one of the major Flemish Baroque painters, earned fame for his large-scale commissions. This painting, an important addition to the Museum's growing holdings of masterpieces from the Netherlands, depicts the Feast of Epiphany, held on the twelfth night of Christmas in commemoration of the Adoration of the Magi. The celebration includes much food, wine, and merriment shared within the extended family.