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Jacques de Lalaing: The 6 Most Famous Paintings, Documented
Updated October 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 6 works by Jacques de Lalaing in our catalogue
Summary
According to this ranking, Equestrian Portrait (1878) is the most famous painting by Jacques de Lalaing; the Museum of Fine Arts Ghent (MSK), Ghent, holds it. It is followed by Portrait of an Old Priest (1882) and Portrait of Marquise Jeanne de Tallenay (1894). This list draws on the 6 works by Jacques de Lalaing in the catalogue and records the 6 most famous, with date, holding museum and description for each entry.
1858 – 1917, London
Most works: Museum of Fine Arts Ghent (MSK)
Jacques de Lalaing: top 10 entries of the list
Jacques de Lalaing: holding museums
The 3 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Jacques de Lalaing | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Museum of Fine Arts Ghent (MSK) |
Ghent | 4 | Equestrian Portrait, Portrait of an Old Priest, Portrait of Marquise Jeanne de Tallenay |
 Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium |
Brussels | 1 | Portrait of Hélène de Burlet |
 Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp |
Antwerp | 1 | Nanette de Spoelberch, Madame Louis de Baillet-Latour |
Jacques de Lalaing by decade: the most famous painting of each
Works per decade
Select a decade to display its principal painting.
Jacques de Lalaing: questions and documented answers
Which Jacques de Lalaing painting heads the list of most famous works?Display the answer
Equestrian Portrait (1878), Museum of Fine Arts Ghent (MSK), Ghent. The following entries are Portrait of an Old Priest (1882) and Portrait of Marquise Jeanne de Tallenay (1894).
What age had Jacques de Lalaing reached when Equestrian Portrait was painted?Display the answer
20 years: Jacques de Lalaing was born in 1858 and Equestrian Portrait is dated 1878.
How many works by Jacques de Lalaing are recorded?Display the answer
The catalogue records 6 works by Jacques de Lalaing, dated between 1878 and 1902.
In which collections are Jacques de Lalaing's most famous works held?Display the answer
Principally in Museum of Fine Arts Ghent (MSK) (Ghent), Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium (Brussels) and Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp (Antwerp). The museum table above gives the full distribution.
When were the most famous works of Jacques de Lalaing painted?Display the answer
In 1890s: 2 of the 6 works listed on this page are dated to that period, including Portrait of Marquise Jeanne de Tallenay.
Which dated works by Jacques de Lalaing are the earliest and the latest here?Display the answer
The earliest dated work listed here is Equestrian Portrait (1878); the latest is Nanette de Spoelberch, Madame Louis de Baillet-Latour (1902).
Which works of Jacques de Lalaing are held by the Museum of Fine Arts Ghent (MSK)?Display the answer
Equestrian Portrait, Portrait of an Old Priest and Portrait of Marquise Jeanne de Tallenay are among the 4 works on this page in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Ghent (MSK), Ghent.
Jacques de Lalaing: life and work
The Life and Art of Jacques de Lalaing
Born in London, United Kingdom, Jacques de Lalaing was an Anglo-Belgian painter, sculptor, and photographer. The son of Count Maximilien IV de Lalaing, he was raised in England before moving to Brussels in 1875. His artistic training took place at the Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts in Brussels, where he studied under Jean-François Portaels and Louis Gallait. As a painter, he worked in a realistic, naturalistic style, focusing on portraiture and historical scenes. He also began sculpting in 1884, following the encouragement of Thomas Vinçotte and Jef Lambeaux.
Lalaing's sculptural work included allegorical bronzes and memorial art. Alongside Léon Mignon and Antoine-Félix Bouré, he helped establish a Belgian tradition of animal art, drawing inspiration from the Antwerp Zoo. His expertise as an animalier sculptor is reflected in his various bronze works. In 1896, he became a member of the Royal Academy, serving as its director from 1904 through 1913.
Notable Works and Legacy
The artistic output of Jacques de Lalaing spans various mediums and public commissions. His notable works include:
His works are represented in the collections of museums in Antwerp, Bruges, Brussels, Ghent, and Tournai.