Adoration of the Shepherds

religious

In spite of working closely with Rubens in the 1630s, Quellinus displays a personal style in which his preference for strong, pronouncedly plastic figures is evident. This plasticity was achieved particularly by means of his treatment of light. It is quite possible that in this he was influenced by Caravaggism which was of great significance in Antwerp from the 1620s onward.

Loading map…

About the Artist

Erasmus II Quellinus

1607 – 1678

Erasmus II Quellinus (or Quellin), Flemish painter, was a member of the family of artists (mainly sculptors). His father was Erasmus I, a sculptor, his brothers Artus (Arnoldus) I, the most distinguished sculptor member of the family, and Hubert, an engraver. He was a pupil and collaborator of Rubens

View all works →