**Early Life and Training**
Jacob Jordaens, a prominent Flemish painter, was born on May 19, 1593, in Antwerp, Belgium. He was the first of eleven children to Jacob Jordaens Sr., a wealthy linen merchant, and Barbara van Wolschaten. Little is known about Jordaens' early education, but it can be assumed that he received the advantages of the education usually provided for children of his social class.
**Artistic Influences and Style**
Jordaens was influenced by northern Italian painters such as
Jacopo Bassano,
Paolo Veronese, and Caravaggio. His work is characterized by a tendency to greater realism, crowding of the surface of his compositions, and a preference for the burlesque. Jordaens' style is differentiated from his contemporaries by his use of warm palette, naturalism, and mastery of chiaroscuro and tenebrism.
**Notable Works and Commissions**
*
The Adoration of the Shepherds ( Oil On Canvas, 205 x 269 cm), a painting that showcases Jordaens' ability to capture the essence of human experience.
*
Argus and Mercury (Baroque, Oil), a piece that demonstrates his mastery of Baroque style.
**Museums and Collections**
* The Museum Huis ten Bosch (The Hague, Netherlands) - A Comprehensive Guide [https://WahooArt.com/@@/A@D3B6SX-The-Museum-Huis-ten-Bosch-(The-Hague-Netherlands)-A-Comprehensive-Guide](https://WahooArt.com/@@/A@D3B6SX-The-Museum-Huis-ten-Bosch-(The-Hague-Netherlands)-A-Comprehensive-Guide)
* Art Gallery of South Australia (Adelaide, Australia) - featuring
A married couple by Sir Anthony Van Dyck [https://WahooArt.com/@@/D4CL9H-Sir-Anthony-Van-Dyck-A-married-couple](https://WahooArt.com/@@/D4CL9H-Sir-Anthony-Van-Dyck-A-married-couple)
**Legacy and Impact**
* Jordaens' importance can be seen by his number of pupils; the Guild of St. Luke records fifteen official pupils from 1621 to 1667.
* His work has influenced Jan Steen, and his classically inspired peasant themes have had a lasting impact on the art world.
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