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Esther and Mordecai

  • Creation date1616
  • Dimensions37.0 x 24.0 cm

Explore the intricate architectural interiors of Hendrick van Steenwijk the Younger – a Baroque master known for his visionary cathedral scenes & influential works.

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Artwork Description

A man and woman, both with light skin, stand near a column under a pointed arch in a darkened, stone church in this vertical painting. To our right, the pair is lit only by the candle the man holds in his left hand. He stands with his back to us, and his face, almost in profile, is mostly lost in shadow. He has a pronounced bulbous, hooked nose, and his full lower lip projects past his beard. His tall cap is split down the sides, and he wears a red cloak lined with white fur. He leans toward the woman and holds her left hand in his right, closer to us. The candlelight falls on her pale, rounded face. Her blond hair is pulled up in a knot on the top of her head. Her eyes are cast down under arched brows, and she has full, pink lips. Her dress has a forest-green bodice with a flaring, starched, white, lace-edged collar and rose-pink sleeves with lace cuffs. The dress has buttons down the front of the bodice and falls open over a butter-yellow under-skirt. The window to our left, opposite the pair, is dark, and the church and vaults beyond the archway under which they stand are deeply shadowed. A dark, rectangular void seems to be carved into the tiled, stone floor near their feet, close to us. The artist signed and dated the work as if he had carved his name into the floor just beyond the void: “H.V.S. 1616.”

Artist Biography

early life and training

hendrick van steenwijk the younger was a baroque painter born in antwerp, belgium around 1580. his father, hendrik van steenwijck i, was a dutch painter who moved the family to frankfurt am main in 1585, where he trained his son. after his father's death in 1603, hendrick van steenwijk the younger took over the studio in frankfurt.

career and style

hendrick van steenwijk the younger was primarily active in antwerp from 1604 to 1617, where he collaborated with early flemish baroque painters such as frans francken i and jan brueghel the elder. he is best known for his numerous imaginary interiors based on the cathedral of our lady, antwerp. these works had an immediate influence on paintings by pieter neeffs i.

notable works and collaborations

some notable works by hendrick van steenwijk the younger include:

influence and legacy

hendrick van steenwijk the younger was an important figure in the development of baroque painting, particularly in the area of architectural interiors. his works can be found in various museums, including the hendrick van steenwijk the younger and the hendrik van steenwijck i. his legacy continues to inspire artists and art enthusiasts, with his paintings remaining a testament to his skill and craftsmanship. baroque painting owes a significant debt to hendrick van steenwijk the younger, who helped shape the genre with his unique style and attention to detail.
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