A world of materials in a cabinet without drawers: Reframing Jan van Kessel’s The four parts of the world

A world of materials in a cabinet without drawers: Reframing Jan van Kessel’s The four parts of the world

Examines Antwerp artist Jan van Kessel's (1626-1679) two series "The four parts of the world" which featured four composite picture made up of 16 miniature oil paintings on copper plates surrounding a larger painting (also on copper) in an ebony frame. The paintings evoke 'kunstk...

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Veröffentlicht in:Nederlands kunsthistorisch jaarboek 2012-01, Vol.62 (1), p.202-237
1. Verfasser: Baadj, Nadia
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Art collecting
Art dealing
Art exhibitions
Art materials
Copper
Craftsmanship
Furniture cabinets
Materials
Silver
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Zusammenfassung:Examines Antwerp artist Jan van Kessel's (1626-1679) two series "The four parts of the world" which featured four composite picture made up of 16 miniature oil paintings on copper plates surrounding a larger painting (also on copper) in an ebony frame. The paintings evoke 'kunstkasten' -- cabinets constructed from exotic wood with façades divided by framework.
ISSN:0169-6726
2214-5966
0169-6726
DOI:10.1163/22145966-06201009