Saint James

after 1660

Anonymous Artist

Associated Names
Anonymous Artist
Painter
Sir Anthony van Dyck
Artist After, Flemish, 1599 - 1641
The artwork shows a half-length depiction of a bearded man. He is positioned slightly turned to the side, with his head facing forward. His facial features include a full beard and curly hair. He is wearing a brown robe with a hint of a red garment visible underneath. In his right hand, he holds a staff. The background is dark and plain, which emphasizes the figure in the foreground. The overall tone of the painting is earthy and subdued.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    oil on wood

  • Credit Line

    Timken Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 12.2 x 10.6 cm (4 13/16 x 4 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1960.6.11.h

Associated Artworks

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The artwork depicts a man shown from the waist up, with his head tilted upwards and slightly to the side, gazing toward the sky. He has a beard and short hair. He is wearing a rough-textured garment with a cloak draped over one shoulder. His hands are clasped together at his chest, holding a set of keys. The background is dark, highlighting the figure and the details of his clothing.

Saint Peter

Anonymous Artist
1660
The artwork titled "Saint Simon" depicts a man shown from the shoulders up in profile view, facing to the left. He has curly, gray hair and a full beard. His gaze is directed forward. The man is wearing a dark robe with a hint of a brown cloak draped over his shoulders. The background is dark, which highlights the figure, creating a contrast. The lighting is subtle, illuminating his facial features and the texture of his hair.

Saint Simon

Anonymous Artist
1660
The artwork depicts an elderly man shown from the waist up. He is positioned slightly facing to the left, holding an open book in his hands. His facial features include a prominent white beard and mustache, with hair that is also white and sparse. He wears a dark garment with a brown cloak draped over his shoulders. The background is a deep brown, which contrasts with the lighter tones of his face and beard.

Saint Thomas

Anonymous Artist
1660

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Fernand Goosens, Brussels; (sale, American Art Association, New York, 24 February 1921, no. 14). William R. Timken [1866-1949], New York; by inheritance to his widow, Lillian Guyer Timken [1881-1959], New York; bequest 1960 to NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1985

  • European Paintings: An Illustrated Catalogue. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1985: 148, repro.

Wikidata ID

Q20177528