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Mattheus van Helmont
(Antwerp 1623 - after 1679 Brussels)

“Self-portrait of the artist amongst a merry group of peasants, having a drink at an Inn”

oil on panel: 49,5 x 65 cm;

remnants of a monogram on the stove (l.l.)

Notes

This is a late work by Van Helmont, who is foremostly known for his genre scenes and depictions of Flemish peasant life in the 17th Century. After working in Antwerp at the beginning of his career, the artist moved to Brussels before 1674. As stated by Jan de Maere, Van Helmont was initially influenced by the work of David Ryckaert III (1612-1661) and David Teniers the Younger (1610-1690), and towards the end of his life developed a more personal style that shows greater quality than before, as can be seen in this painting (see J. de Maere & M. Wabbes, Illustrated Dictionary of 17th Century Flemish Painters, text vol., Brussels 1994, p. 207).

It is believed that this is a self-portrait of the artist at work whilst painting one of his typical interior scenes with peasants feasting and singing songs at an Inn.

Provenance:

  • private collection, Belgium;
  • Douwes Fine Art, Amsterdam, 2015;
  • private collection, France;
  • private collection, The Netherlands

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