The King Drinks
- Artist
- Jacob Jordaens
- Date
- 1638
- Style
- Baroque
- Genre
- Genre painting
- Location
- Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
The King Drinks is an Oil on canvas painting by Flemish Baroque artist Jacob Jordaens, created in 1640. This lively genre painting depicts the Twelfth Night celebration, highlighting the jovial king enjoying a feast with his courtiers. Characteristic of the Baroque style, the work is rich in movement, light contrast, and detailed expression. Held at the Royal Museum of Fine Arts of Belgium in Brussels, it exemplifies Jordaens’ mastery in capturing festive scenes on canvas.
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