Judgement of Midas
The Judgement of Midas - Jacob Jordaens (1593-1678) - Museum of Fine Arts, Ghent
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The Judgement of Midas - Jacob Jordaens (1593-1678) - Museum of Fine Arts, Ghent
Date: 1640
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 116.0 x 154.0 cm
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 116.0 x 154.0 cm
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Attributed to Jacob Jordaens and Studio, The Judgement of Midas is an oil on canvas painting that depicts a Greek mythological story.
Midas was of course a famous king in Greek mythology, he of the Golden Touch, but King Midas was also a follower of Pan, but it was Midas who was given the task of judging a musical contest between Pan and Apollo. Midas, in The Judgement of Midas, may have awarded victory to Pan, in which case Apollo punished the king by giving him asses ears. More information about King Midas can be found here - (website opens in new window) Jacobs Jordaens |
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Born: 19 May 1593; Antwerp
Died: 18 September 1678; Antwerp
Nationality: Flemish
Art Movement: Baroque
Painting School: Flemish School, Antwerp School
Died: 18 September 1678; Antwerp
Nationality: Flemish
Art Movement: Baroque
Painting School: Flemish School, Antwerp School
