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Peter Paul Rubens

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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

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

Rubens's Son Nicolaas Wearing a Red Felt Cap

1625

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

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

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

Susanna

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

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

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

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 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 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