Adam Van Noort

Place: Antwerp

Born: 1561

Death: 1641

Biography:

Adam Van Noort was a Flemish painter and draughtsman, born in Antwerp, Belgium in 1561. He is known for being one of the teachers of Peter Paul Rubens and the only teacher of Jacob Jordaens. Van Noort's work was mainly focused on history paintings, but he also created some portraits.

Early Life and Training

Van Noort was born into a family of artists. His father, Lambert van Noort, was a member of the local Guild of Saint Luke in Antwerp. Adam van Noort probably initially trained with his father, but after his father's death, he must have had other teachers. He became a master of the Guild of Saint Luke in 1587.

Artistic Career

Van Noort served as dean of the Guild of Saint Luke from 1597 until 1602. During this time, he had problems with the Guild, which accused him of poor management of the accounts and misappropriation of materials. Despite these issues, Van Noort was able to acquire several properties in Antwerp, indicating his financial success. Van Noort's present-day fame largely rests on the fact that he was the teacher of two of the leading Flemish Baroque painters Peter Paul Rubens and Jacob Jordaens. Rubens only stayed for a little over a year with Van Noort and is not believed to have been influenced much by his training. On the other hand, Jordaens married Van Noort's daughter Elisabeth and would influence the style of his teacher and father-in-law.

Notable Works and Legacy

Some of Van Noort's notable works can be found on Wikioo.org. His paintings, such as those in the style of Flemish Baroque painting, are characterized by their use of chiaroscuro and sensuality. Van Noort's legacy can be seen in the works of his students, including Peter Paul Rubens and Jacob Jordaens, who went on to become leading figures in the Flemish Baroque movement. Key aspects of Van Noort's life and work include:

• His training with his father and other teachers
• His role as a teacher to Peter Paul Rubens and Jacob Jordaens
• His financial success and acquisition of properties in Antwerp
• His legacy in the Flemish Baroque movement

Van Noort lived to an old age but likely ceased practicing as an artist around 1630. He made his last will on August 31, 1640, and died not long after September that year. For more information on Adam Van Noort and other Flemish Baroque painters, visit Wikioo.org or Wikipedia. Some of Van Noort's works can also be found in museums such as the Musée des Beaux-Arts Tournai and the Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten.