Who created "The Young Woman and the Jester"?

The Young Woman and the Jester was created by Jacob Jordaens|Jacob Jordaens in ca. 1640–50.

When was "The Young Woman and the Jester" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1640–50.

Is "The Young Woman and the Jester" in the public domain?

Yes, The Young Woman and the Jester is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Young Woman and the Jester

Q: What medium is "The Young Woman and the Jester"?

The Young Woman and the Jester is Black chalk and pen and brown ink, red chalk, and gray wash, heightened with white (oxidized).

Jacob Jordaens|Jacob Jordaens

ca. 1640–50

Medium

Black chalk and pen and brown ink, red chalk, and gray wash, heightened with white (oxidized)

Dimensions

11 x 8 5/8 in. (28 x 21.9 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Robert Lehman Collection

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Robert Lehman Collection, 1975

Accession Number

1975.1.837

Tags

MenWomen

Art Historical Context

In the Robert Lehman Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art,The Young Woman and theter* (ca. 1640–50) by Flemish Baroque master Jacob Jordaens captivates with its intimate scale and lively character study. Jordaens, a contemporary Peter Paul Rubens, was renowned for his robust figures, theatrical compositions, and earthy depictions of everyday life, mythology, and merriment. This drawing, just 11 x 8 5/8 inches, served as a preparatory sketch, his skill in capturing human interaction with warmth and humor. Executed in a rich mix of black chalk, pen and brown ink, red chalk, gray wash, a...

The Young Woman and the Jester

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