Jan van, I Kessel
1626 – 1679
Flemish still-life and flower painter active in Antwerp, where he became a Guild member in 1645. He continued the traditions of his grandfather, Jan "Velvet" Brueghel, and was also influenced by Daniel Seghers. Jan van Kessel painted many animals (especially insects), garlands and bouquets of flowers, as well as some mythological scenes.
36 artworks in collection
Locations
Works
Madonna with the Child and St Ildephonsus Framed with a Garland of Flowers
The Hermitage, St. Petersburg1646
Flowers
Private collection1650
Still-Life
Private collection1653
Birds on a Riverbank
Private collection1655
Insects
Private collection1657
Insects
Private collection1657
Study of Insects, Butterflies and a Snail with a Sprig of Forget-Me-Nots
Private collection1659
Study of Butterflies and Other Insects with a Sprig of Apple Blossom
Private collection1659
Still-Life
Private collection1660
Harbour Scene with Fish
Private collection1660
The Continent of Africa
Private collection1672
St Mary Magdalen Surrounded by a Garland
Private collection
A Garland of Flowers
Private collection
Still-Life on a Table with Fruit and Flowers
Private collection
Birds
Private collection
River Landscape with a Windmill
Private collection
River Landscape
Private collection