Rubens—a painter to Europe's most wealthy and powerful—is the star.
1600 - 1700
Rubens—a painter to Europe's most wealthy and powerful—is the star.
1600 - 1700
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Based on a print made a century earlier, this figure appeared again in a later Rubens painting as the artist attempted to create an authentic portrayal of an African king.
You can almost smell the sweet fragrance of honeysuckle emanating from the garden alcove in this full-length portrait by Peter Paul Rubens of Rubens and his new wife, Isabella Brant
The painting is an overwhelming and learned piece of artistic propaganda.
Was it a diplomatic gift? Is it even a Rubens? Many questions surround this work; technical analysis can help.
Will Samson wake from his slumber? In this dramatic scene, all eyes are on those giant shears.
Van Dyck makes painting look easy! His king is just as self-assured—despite having dismounted, he exudes strength.
The myth is ancient, but these figures couldn’t be closer. Rubens’s virtuoso brushwork and color are on display.
This energetic painting captures the horror of war, from its overwhelming hopelessness to its cultural costs.
In Rubens’s hands, leaving a ship becomes a triumphal event—complete with a trumpeting angel.
Heave-ho! Rubens’s muscle-bound figures struggle to lift the cross and seem ready to burst through the painting.
Be still, my heart! A portrait of Marie attracts the king’s gaze, yet our eyes zig-zag around this busy canvas.