National Gallery of Ireland acquire Jan Miense Molenaer

September 29 2025

Image of National Gallery of Ireland acquire Jan Miense Molenaer

Picture: TEFAF via Facebook

Posted by Adam Busiakiewicz:

TEFAF (The European Fine Art Foundation) have announced that the National Gallery of Ireland have acquired the following Self-portrait of the Artist in his Studio by Jan Miense Molenaer. The picture was acquired from the Koetser Gallery who exhibited the work at the 2025 edition of TEFAF.

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Interestingly, the title of the picture doesn't make it clear that the painter has actually depicted himself being propositioned by a mature lady for many golden coins. A rather fun inversion of the popular 'unequal lovers' theme, which many artists usually present between an older gent and a younger lady.

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