Balen Collection

Saint Ignatius of Loyola in a wreath of flowers, 1643. Creator: Balen, Jan, van (1611-1654)
Saint Ignatius of Loyola in a wreath of flowers, 1643. Found in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

Minerva Visits the Nine Muses, 1608. Creator: Balen, Hendrik I, van (1575-1632)
Minerva Visits the Nine Muses, 1608. Private Collection

Pallas Athena and Muses, 1630s. Artist: Jan van Balen
Pallas Athena and Muses, 1630s. Athena was the Ancient Greek goddess of wisdom. The nine muses were goddesses of the arts. Found in the collection of the State Open-air Museum Peterhof, St Petersburg

An Allegory of Smell, 1635 (oil on panel)
827677 An Allegory of Smell, 1635 (oil on panel) by Brueghel, Jan II (1601-78) & Balen, Jan van (1611-54); 58.7x89.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: An Allegory of Smell)

The Feast of Achelous, 1610-1615. Creator: Balen, Hendrik I, van (1575-1632)
The Feast of Achelous, 1610-1615. Found in the collection of Stedelijk Museum Wuyts-Van Campen en Baron Caroly, Lier

Rycklof Van Goens, Governor General of the Dutch East Indies, 1931. Artist: Matthys Balen
Rycklof Van Goens, Governor General of the Dutch East Indies, 1931. Plate taken from Historic Farms of South Africa, by Dorothea Fairbridge, published by Oxford University Press (London, 1931)

Khoikhoi labourers, 1931. Plate taken from Historic Farms of South Africa, by Dorothea Fairbridge, published by Oxford University Press (London, 1931)

Mary Magdalene. Artist: Balen, Hendrik I, van (1575-1632)
Mary Magdalene. From a private collection

Cybele and Seasons, before 1618. Artist: Balen, Hendrik I, van (1575-1632)
Cybele and Seasons, before 1618. Found in the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

Atalanta and the Golden Apples, c1619. Artist: Hendrick van Balen
Atalanta and the Golden Apples, c1619. Three golden apples were featured in Greek Mythology, in which a hunter named Atalanta raced against a suitor named Hippomenes who used the golden apples to

Landscape Ceres Allegory Earth Jan Brueghel Younger
Landscape with Ceres (Allegory of Earth); Jan Brueghel the Younger (Flemish, 1601 - 1678), Hendrik van Balen (Flemish, 1575 - 1632); 1630s; Oil on panel; 52.5 × 81.5 cm (20 11, 16 × 32 1, 16 in.)

Portrait Hendrick van Balen Anthony van Dyck
Portrait of Hendrick van Balen; Anthony van Dyck (Flemish, 1599 - 1641); about 1627 - 1632; Black chalk; 24.4 × 19.7 cm (9 5, 8 × 7 3, 4 in.)

Jan Van Balen (1611-1654) Flemish painter, born in Antwerp, travelled in Italy, first studies with his father Hendrik. Date: circa 1635

Atalanta and the Golden Apples c1619. Oil on Wood. Hendrick van Balen the Elder (1575-1632) Flemish painter. Atlanta stopping to pick up one of Golden Apples thrown by Melanion who thus won their

Noli me tangere Oil on wood. Private collection. Mary Magdalene, the first to see the risen Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane

Hendrik Van Balen
HENDRIK VAN BALEN Flemish artist Date: 1560 - 1632

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Jan van Balen was a renowned artist in the 1630s, known for his exquisite paintings that depicted various allegorical and mythological scenes. One of his notable works is "Pallas Athena and Muses, " which showcases the goddess of wisdom surrounded by the nine muses, symbolizing inspiration and creativity. In another masterpiece titled "An Allegory of Smell, " van Balen captures the essence of scent through an oil painting on panel. This artwork explores the sensory experience of smell, evoking emotions and memories associated with different fragrances. Another remarkable creation by Hendrik I van Balen is "The Feast of Achelous. " Painted between 1610-1615, this piece portrays a mythical scene from Greek mythology where gods gather to celebrate the river god Achelous. The intricate details and vibrant colors bring this ancient tale to life. Matthys Balen, possibly related to Jan van Balen, created a portrait called "Rycklof Van Goens. " This artwork depicts Governor General Rycklof Van Goens during his time in Dutch East Indies in 1931. It showcases both artistic skill and historical significance. In contrast to these classical themes, there are also more contemporary pieces attributed to artists with the surname Balen. For instance, Khoikhoi laborers are portrayed in one such work from 1931. This painting sheds light on South African history and highlights social issues surrounding labor at that time. Hendrik I van Balen's talent extends beyond mythological subjects as seen in his portrayal of Mary Magdalene. With delicate brushstrokes, he captures her beauty while conveying her spiritual journey and transformation. One particularly captivating piece by Hendrick I van Balen is "Cybele and Seasons" painted before 1618. In this composition, he combines elements from Greek mythology with representations of seasons to create an allegorical depiction celebrating the cyclical nature of time.