, Brepols, 2019 Hardback, 648 pages, Size:240 x 280 mm, Illustrations:550 col., Language: English. ISBN 9788494858536.
Summary This monograph is dedicated to the painter Jacob Jordaens (Antwerp,1593-1678) and his relationship with Spain. This book is a catalogue raisonn of the painter's preserved works that have had a long and close link with the Court and Spanish patrons, both inside and outside of Spain. His paintings and designs are contemplated in this book in a deep and detailed way. In these pages the reader will find out about Jordaens work method, his sources of inspiration and the solutions he chose for the commissions that he carried out. TABLE OF CONTENTS Jacob Jordaens and Spain The triumphal arch of the Cardinal-Infante in Antwerp Torre de la Parada Alcazar of Madrid Works by Jordaens in the Bourbon era Nobles and clergymen with works by Jordaens in the 17th and 18th centuries Jordaens and the 19th century Jordaens in the 20th century Tapestries and nobility in Spain The themes of Jordaens's works linked to Spain Clarifications and conjecture Influence of Jordaens on Spanish painting Jordaens, criticism and Spanish historical sources Jacob Jordaens and Spain: Catalogue of Paintings List of Works by Jacob Jordaens Linked to Spain Religion (1-18) Mythology and History (19-53) Portraits (54-56) Genre (57-61) Tapestries (T. l-T.48) The Life of Achilles: Jordaens's Tapestry Designs (T.1-T.3) Series: History of Alexander the Great (T.4-T.15) Series: The Riding School (T.16-T.27) Scenes from Country Life or The Art of Hunting as Entertainment for the Game of Love (T.28-T.30) Jordaens and the Proverbs Series (T.31-T.48) A. Copies (A.1-A.10) B. Documented Original Paintings by Jordaens (B.l-B.19) C. Documented Copies of Paintings by Jordaens (C.1-C.2) D. Works Erroneously Attributed to Jacob Jordaens (D.l-D.18) Addenda (1-4) Brief Chronology of Jordaens's Life Documentary Appendices Bibliography Index of Names Rights and Photographic Credits