Pan and Syrinx
Pan and Syrinx - Jacob Jordaens (1593-1678) - Royal Museums of Fine Art Belgium
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Pan and Syrinx - Jacob Jordaens (1593-1678) - Royal Museums of Fine Art Belgium
Date: 1618-19
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 176.0 x 136.0 cm
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 176.0 x 136.0 cm
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Jacob Jordaens would paint his version of Pan and Syrinx in 1618, using oil on canvas, and his Jordaens interpretation of a story from Greek mythology.
Syrinx was a beautiful naiad nymph, who was observed by the god Pan as she played by the banks of the River Ladon. Pan chased after Syrinx, but keen to maintain her chastity, Syrinx prayed to her father, who transformed her into river reeds. thwarted, Pan cut down some of the reeds, and created his pan-pipes, the syrinx. More information about Pan and Syrinx 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
