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Peter Paul Rubens

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Two pen and ink sketches of banquet scenes with seated and standing figures around a table.

The Feast of Herod (recto); Tomyris with the Head of Cyrus (verso)

c. 1637-38

Drawing of a bearded faun with goat legs twisting to grasp a bunch of grapes, rendered in brown ink and wash.

A Faun Grasping a Bunch of Grapes

after 1616-18

Pencil study sheet of an armored soldier with several bearded male heads and a reclining figure on pale paper.

Sketches of Soldier, Heads, from Roman Relief (recto); Sketches of Male Nudes, from Roman Relief (verso)

1600-1699

Pen and ink drawing with wash of a bearded man's head and shoulders in the form of a classical bust, gazing upward.

Bust of Pseudo-Seneca

1600-1626

Black chalk drawing of a standing man in a long robe and tall pleated hat, arms folded, with faint boats at left.

Man in Korean Costume

about 1617

Brown ink and wash drawing of the Virgin ascending on clouds with cherubs while apostles gaze upward below.

The Assumption of the Virgin

about 1613-1614

Red chalk sketch of a bending woman and several studies of women's heads with curled hairstyles on buff paper.

Studies of Women

1628

Brown ink drawing of two muscular male nudes, one seen from behind, studied for anatomy.

Anatomical Studies

about 1600-1605

Brown wash drawing of the Nativity with the Christ child glowing at center, Mary seated beside him, and shepherds gathered ar

The Adoration of the Shepherds

about 1613-1614

Pencil and red chalk drawing of a man in a red jacket threshing beside a wooden wagon, with farm buildings behind.

A Man Threshing Beside a Wagon, Farm Buildings Behind

1615-1617

Pen and ink sketch of a battle scene with armored warriors and horses, with a verso showing a nude figure and drapery study.

Reconciliation of the Romans and the Sabines (recto) Venus Disarming Mars, Drapery Study (verso)

c. 1632/35

Oil study of a man with dark skin in a white turban and draped white cloth against a reddish-brown background.

Study for Balthazar

about 1609-1611

Drawing of the Virgin ascending to heaven among angels while figures below gaze up beside an open tomb.

The Assumption of the Virgin

about 1624

Black and red chalk portrait drawing of a young woman with a large lace ruff collar and upswept hair.

Rubens's Daughter Clara Serena (So named Maid of Honor of Infanta Isabella) c. 1623

1620

Pen and brown wash drawing of horsemen, armoured warriors and kneeling women in a crowded scene, attributed to Rubens.

Reconciliation of the Romans and the Sabines (recto)

c. 1632/35

Rubens's Son Nicolaas Wearing a Red Felt Cap

1625

Saddled Horse, c. 1615-1618

1615

Pen and ink sketch of nude nymphs hoisting a heavy load, with studies of figures and poses around the central group.

The loading of the hunting booty by the nymphs of Diana

1611

Pen and wash drawing of a funerary monument with winged figures, Corinthian columns, a bust and an inscribed cartouche.

Design for tomb monument of Jean Grusset, named Richardot

1609

Group of standing men in toga's

1587

Pen and brown ink sketch of a seated Madonna nursing an infant, with drapery studies around the figures.

Sketch of a seated, nursing Madonna

1587

Pen and brown ink study of two standing male officers with swords, drawn side by side on pale paper.

Two studies of a standing officer

1587

Pen and ink sketch of a man in armour and cloak kneeling behind a prayer desk, looking upward.

Founder in armor kneeling behind a prie-dieu

1587

Pen and brown wash drawing of figures carrying a nude body in a shroud, with mourners and clouds, attributed to Rubens.

Entombment

1615

Black chalk drawing of a nude youth seated and bending forward, clasping one raised leg, with curly hair and a bowed head.

Nude Youth in the Pose of the Spinario

1610/16

Brown wash drawing of the Last Supper, Christ and apostles around a table beneath an arched window and hanging lamps.

The Last Supper

late 1613 or early 1614

Pen and brown ink anatomical study of muscular arms and clenched fists with hatched shading on paper.

A Sheet of Anatomical Studies

1600/10

Pen and wash drawing of a couple embracing under a tree with a cupid, figures on an arcade at right, by Rubens.

The Garden of Love (left portion)

ca. 1633-35

Pen and wash drawing of elegant women and cherubs in a garden with a classical column and fountain.

The Garden of Love (right portion)

ca. 1633-35

Brown ink and wash sketch of a seated woman in draped robes with an elderly bearded man at the right edge.

Susanna

Pen and wash sketch of nude figures and putti arranged in a circle around an empty central disc, by Rubens.

Entwurf zu einem Fayenceteller mit dionysischen Szenen

Pen and brown ink drawing of a bearded man's head with curly hair and direct gaze, hatched shading in background.

Manshoofd met lange baard

1587

Two pale oval shapes with red speckles on a tan sheet, with handwritten Dutch inscription below.

Antieke camee met portretkop, in profiel naar rechts

1613

Antieke camee met portretkop, in profiel naar links

1613

Pen and ink anatomical study of muscular forearms and hands with visible tendons, drawn in hatched brown ink.

Anatomical Studies: a left forearm in two positions and a right forearm

ca. 1600-05

Watercolor drawing of a preacher in a pulpit addressing a seated congregation of men and women in a church interior.

A Sermon in a Village Church

ca. 1630

Pen and ink sketch of a standing figure beside a row of heads and partial figures on tan paper.

Alcibiades Interrupting the Symposium (recto); Sketches of the Baptism of Christ and of a Man (verso)

ca. 1601-02 (recto); ca. 1601 (verso)

Brown ink and wash drawing of a kneeling figure before standing robed women on stone steps, after Rubens.

Presentation in the Temple

recto 1611; verso 1601-2

Pen sketch of a man in plumed cap and armor and a woman in jeweled headdress, with handwritten colour notes.

Carolus, Duke of Lower Lorraine and Gerberga

n.d.

Drawing of Saint Lawrence on a grill surrounded by soldiers, a kneeling fire tender, and an angel above, in gray chalk.

Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence

early 17th century

Brown wash drawing of a helmeted warrior from behind, surrounded by rearing horses, soldiers, and raised spears in a battle.

Battle Scene

n.d.

Study of a Standing Female Saint

n.d.

Brown ink and wash drawing of a scowling bearded satyr face with curly hair on an oval sheet.

Head of a Satyr (Silenus)

ca. 1620-30

Pen and ink study of a bearded man's head tilted downward, with curly hair and beard, on toned paper.

Head of Silenus

early 17th century

Red chalk drawing of a reclining nude figure with long flowing hair and a twisted torso, on pale paper.

Hermaphrodite

17th century

Black chalk drawing of a nude man turned left, with a bearded satyr head sketched beside him on pale paper.

Half-Figure of a Nude Man Facing Left, Head of a Satyr

n.d.

Red chalk drawing of two draped prophets, one standing with a scroll and one seated reading, with a figure gesturing behind.

The Prophets David and Daniel

ca. 1601-2

Red chalk study of a muscular male torso seen from behind, with hatched shading and white highlights on buff paper.

The Virgin Adored by Saints (recto); Study of the Torso Belvedere (verso)

1597-1640

Red and black chalk drawing of a young child's head, eyes lowered, wearing a coral bead necklace.

Nicolaas Rubens Wearing a Coral Neckless

1619

Pen and brown ink sketch of a nude woman bending over a reclining man, with a draped figure and small study figures beside.

Venus Lamenting Adonis

c. 1608-1612

Pencil sketch of two muscular men wrestling a lion on grey paper, one draped in cloth, the other nude.

Samson vechtend met de leeuw

1587

Pencil study of a lion seen from behind, with hindquarters, tail and paws drawn on grey paper.

Leeuw, van achteren gezien

1587

Black chalk drawing of an elderly bearded man's head turned to the side, with furrowed brow and curly hair on a buff sheet.

Head of an Old Man, possibly Seneca

c. 1620

Black chalk drawing of a spread-winged eagle perched on a globe, head turned upward, on aged tan paper.

The Capitoline Eagle

c. 1601/1602

Brown ink drawing of a bearded old man in a library gesturing as nude putti reach toward him.

Putti Testing a Man's Perception of Depth

c. 1613

Pen and ink sketch of several nude men in violent battle poses, with a shield and bearded heads, on buff paper.

Battle of Nude Men

Red chalk drawing of a muscular male torso with raised arm, seated on a stepped pedestal, sketched on pale paper.

Belvedere Torso

n.d.

Studies of a Roman Sarcophagus

1602/03

Red chalk study of a reclining child with ink sketches of battling soldiers and horses around it.

Study of a Child; Battle Scene

Pencil drawing of a muscular male nude with raised arms, apparently tied to a tree with drapery and foliage around him.

Male Nude Tied to Tree

c. 1620

Brown ink drawing of putti dissecting an eye on a table while an elderly bearded man watches beside columns and books.

Elderly Man Watching Putti Dissect an Eye

c. 1613

Brown wash drawing of Judith raising a sword over the reclining Holofernes, with dramatic drapery and a dark background.

Judith Beheading Holofernes

1609

Brown ink and wash drawing of a battle with nude fighters, a centaur, and a woman with long hair at the center.

Strijd tussen Lapithen en Centauren

1608

Portret van Karel, aartshertog van Oostenrijk en Infante van Spanje (?) (Don Carlos)

1587

Pen and ink sketch sheet with standing male nudes and seated draped women by Peter Paul Rubens, 1611.

Schetsen van de dochters van Cecrops

1611

Monnik, rechts in profiel

1587