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Catharina, Jan’s second wife, is at the heart of this intimate group. She draws her two children, Pieter and Elisabeth, close to her. One of Catharina’s hands rests on Pieter’s shoulder, while the other clasps her daughter’s delicate fingers. The elegantly dressed Pieter toys with his mother’s bracelet. The family, wealthy citizens of Antwerp, wear expensive clothes. No sign of Jan Brueghel’s profession is given.
The Courtauld, London (Samuel Courtauld Trust)
London
Title
Family of Jan Brueghel the Elder
Date
1613–1615
Medium
oil on panel
Measurements
H 125.1 x W 95.2 cm
Accession number
P.1978.PG.362
Acquisition method
Princes Gate bequest, 1978
Work type
Painting