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Painting by Abraham Janssens

Baroque Painter · Active 1607 – 1607

Abraham Janssens

Across 1 works held in Paintale's collection, Abraham Janssens returns again and again to love & romance — a range that gives a sense of what the Baroque period asked of its painters.

Love & Romance

Where to see the work: Art Institute of Chicago.

Paintings by Abraham Janssens (1)

Jupiter Rebuked by Venus

Jupiter Rebuked by Venus

Abraham Janssens

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About Abraham Janssens

Abraham Janssens's surviving output sits squarely within the Baroque period, and the paintings collected here return repeatedly to love & romance. Read together, they trace how one artist worked through the same problems of figure, light, and narrative weight that defined the period.

Abraham Janssens's paintings have found permanent homes at institutions such as Art Institute of Chicago. Every entry on Paintale digs into how each piece was made, what it depicts, and how it has been read and re-read since it left the studio.

Frequently asked about Abraham Janssens

When did Abraham Janssens live?
Abraham Janssens was active around 1607 – 1607, during the Baroque period.
Where can I see paintings by Abraham Janssens?
Art Institute of Chicago.
What themes did Abraham Janssens paint?
Love & Romance.