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Antwerp Hospital Nuns. Creator: Jordaens, Jacob (1593-1678)
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Antwerp Hospital Nuns. Creator: Jordaens, Jacob (1593-1678)
Antwerp Hospital Nuns. Found in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp
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This oil on canvas painting, titled "Antwerp Hospital Nuns," is a masterpiece created by the renowned Flemish Baroque artist, Jacob Jordaens (1593-1678). The painting is currently housed in the esteemed collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts in Antwerp, Belgium. The scene portrayed in the painting is set in the Sint Elisabethgasthuis, an Antwerp hospital, also known as a xenodochium or xenodochion, which was a type of charitable institution providing shelter, care, and medical assistance to travelers, pilgrims, and the poor. Jordaens masterfully captures the compassionate and selfless nature of the hospital nuns as they attend to their patients with utmost care and dedication. The nuns are depicted in their traditional habits, with their faces expressing a mix of empathy, concentration, and determination as they tend to the sick and injured. The painting is a prime example of the genre of Baroque art that focused on everyday life, and the depiction of the hospital scene is a testament to the importance of medical care and the role of religious institutions in providing it during this time. The intricate details and vibrant colors bring the painting to life, transporting the viewer to the bustling hospital ward and immersing them in the heart of 17th-century Antwerp. Jordaens' "Antwerp Hospital Nuns" is a powerful reminder of the human capacity for compassion and care, and it continues to inspire and captivate audiences with its timeless beauty and historical significance.
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