THE FIRST NOEL
Dec 24th, 2010 by admin
The First Noel - van Dyck
Sir Anthony van Dyck (22 March 1599 – 9 December 1641) was a Flemish Baroque artist who became the leading court painter in England. He is most famous for his portraits of King Charles I of England and Scotland and his family and court, painted with a relaxed elegance that was to be the dominant influence on English portrait painting for the next 150 years. He also painted biblical and mythological subjects, displayed outstanding facility as a draftsman, and was an important innovator in watercolour and etching. [From Wikipedia]
Self Portrait With a Sunflower showing the gold collar and medal King Charles I gave him in 1633. The sunflower may represent the king, or royal patronage.
Van Dyck’s The First Noel is a beautiful Madonna & Child painting. Thank you for sharing it. And Christmas Blessings to All.
Warmest Regards,
Rebecca