Jan van Balen Antwerp Guild of Saint Luke]] Jan van Balen Jan van Balen (21 July 1611 in Antwerp – 14 March 1654) was a Flemish painter known for his Baroque paintings of history and allegorical subjects. He also painted landscapes and genre scenes. Jan van Balen was the son of Hendrick van Balen and Margriet Briers. His father was a prominent painter in Antwerp and played an important role in the renewal of Flemish painting in the early 17th century. He was also one of the teachers of Anthony van Dyck. Jan van Balen had two brothers, Gaspard (born in 1615) and
Entry of Christ into Jerusalem (van Dyck) and grand scale. From November 2012 to March 2013, this painting was on display at the Prado as part of an exhibit called "The Young van Dyck." Covering his output from ages 16 to 22, this exhibit collected some 90 artworks from when he resided in Antwerp. This tally included 30 large, ambitious artworks like "Entry of Christ into Jerusalem." This particular work, though, was noted as one of his most experimental, as the young artist sought to heighten the visual impact of his works. "Entry of Christ into Jerusalem" was purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Herman C. Krannert in