Jigsaw Puzzle : Matthaeus Yrsselius (1541-1629), Abbot of Sint-Michiels Abb
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Matthaeus Yrsselius (1541-1629), Abbot of Sint-Michiels Abb
Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640). Flemish painter. Matthaeus Yrsselius (1541-1629), Abbot of Sint-Michiels Abbey in Antwerp, c.1624. National Museum of Art. Copenhagen. Denmark
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1624 Abbot Antwerp Bald Baldness Bearded Christianism Copenhagen Crosier Crozier Flanders Flemish Frame Habit Miter Netherlands Pastoral Peter Pray Praying Ring Rubens Shield Staff Matthaeus
Jigsaw Puzzle (500 Pieces)
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500 piece puzzles are custom made in Australia and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.6mm thick laminated puzzle boards. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 40x51cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most mail slots with a unique magnetic lid
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Estimated Product Size is 40.3cm x 50.7cm (15.9" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This portrait, painted by the renowned Flemish artist Peter Paul Rubens in around 1624, depicts Matthaeus Yrsselius, the Abbot of Sint-Michiels Abbey in Antwerp. The abbot is shown in advanced age, with a bald head and a long, flowing beard. He is dressed in the traditional habit of a Benedictine monk, complete with a miter and paterissa on his head, a crosier in one hand, and a prayer book in the other. The oak frame adds an element of warmth and depth to the painting, enhancing the rich, red tones of the Abbot's robes. Matthaeus Yrsselius was a significant figure in the Christian community of Flanders during the 17th century. The abbey he led, Sint-Michiels Abbey in Antwerp, was an important center of religious and cultural life in the region. In this portrait, Rubens masterfully captures the solemnity and piety of the Abbot, as he prays with a focused and introspective expression. The painting is now part of the collection of the National Museum of Art in Copenhagen, Denmark. Rubens, a master of the Baroque style, expertly employs the use of light and shadow to create a sense of depth and dimension in the portrait. The intricate details of the Abbot's clothes, the delicate folds of his habit, and the textured surface of the oak frame all contribute to the overall visual impact of the painting. This portrait of Matthaeus Yrsselius is a testament to Rubens' artistic skill and the enduring significance of Sint-Michiels Abbey in the history of Flemish Christianity.
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