Lanterns, 1620-1640

Written By Rob Gorrell

These are the images I have of lanterns from 1620-1640 as of 3-17-26. I will be adding more images as I find them. The images are from museum collections and by Dutch and Flemish artists.

Dutch 17th century image of two street vendors. One is carrying a large tin lantern

“It’s All About the Profit”, by: Adriaen Van de Venne (1589-1662)

Source: Jean Moust, Bruges, Belgium

A large Dutch Tin Candle lantern with a rounded top is hanging from a timber frame shed beam

Detail, “An Allegory of Winter”, by: Sebastian Vrancx, Flemish, 1608.

A painting detail with a man sitting on a large white horse and holding an elaborate large tin candle lantern.

Detail from “Act of Devotion of Rudolf 1”, by: Peter Paul Rubens, around 1625.

Source: Museo Del Prado, Madrid. Inventory number P001645

Regenerate alt text copyIconcrossIconBlue A group of people with solemn expressions gathers closely, painted in an expressive, classical style with warm, earthy tones.

Detail from “Diogenes Looking for an Honest Man”, by Peter Paul Rubens, 1630-1640.

A group of people huddles around a lantern in the dark, their faces lit by its glow; one man holds a staff.

“Diogenes with his lantern looking for an honest man”, by Pieter Van Mol, Dutch, 1620-1650. Public Domain.

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