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Peter Paul Rubens

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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

Etching of a muscular figure wrestling a bear beside a lion and a flock of sheep, after a design by Rubens.

David suffocating a bear after Rubens (Dutuit 21, p. 32)

Etching of David raising a sword over the fallen Goliath, with battling soldiers and spears in the background.

David cutting off the head of Goliath after Rubens (Dutuit 22)

1630

Engraving of the Judgment of Solomon: a ruler on a throne, a sword raised over an infant, and women reacting in a columned ha

The Judgment of Solomon after Rubens (Dutuit 24)

Engraving of a turbaned rider on a rearing horse amid panicked riders, with an angel and fleeing soldiers in the background.

Sennacherib terrified after Rubens (Dutuit 25, p. 33)

Engraving of Judith beheading Holofernes on a bed, with angels and putti above and an attendant beside her.

Judith cutting off the head of Holofernes after Rubens (Dutuit 27)

Engraving of the prophet Elijah walking as a winged angel offers him a cup and bread across a sparse landscape.

Elijah to whom an angel brings his sustenance after Rubens (Dutuit 26)

Engraving of the Marriage of the Virgin: a priest joins a couple under an arch while angels scatter flowers above.

The Marriage of the Virgin after Rubens (Dutuit 1)

Engraving of the Annunciation: a winged angel speaks to the Virgin Mary beside a lectern with an open book and candle, with p

The Annunciation after Rubens (Dutuit 3)

Engraving of the Nativity with Mary kneeling by the infant Jesus in a manger, Joseph, an ox, and angels above.

The Nativity after Rubens (Dutuit 7)

Engraving of the Nativity with Mary and infant Jesus in a manger, kneeling shepherds, animals, and angels above.

The Nativity after Rubens (Dutuit 10)

Engraved Nativity scene with the Virgin and infant Christ in a stable, an ox and donkey, and approaching figures with a baske

The Nativity after Rubens (Dutuit 11)

Engraved print of the Adoration of the Magi with the Virgin and Christ Child, a kneeling king, attendants and soldiers in an

The Adoration of the Magi after Rubens (Dutuit 15)

Engraving of the Adoration of the Magi showing the Virgin and Child, kneeling kings, attendants and two angels in a stable.

The Adoration of the Magi after Rubens (Dutuit 18)

1642

Engraving of the Adoration of the Magi with the Virgin and Child, kneeling kings, attendants and two angels above.

The Adoration of the Magi after Rubens (Dutuit 18, p. 44)

1642

Engraving of the Holy Family's flight into Egypt at night, with Mary on a donkey, angels above, and a crescent moon.

Flight into Egypt after Rubens (Dutuit 26)

Engraving of the Holy Family walking with God the Father and the Holy Spirit dove in the clouds above.

The Return from Egypt after Rubens (Dutuit 29)

Engraving of soldiers slaying infants and mothers before a colonnade, with angels floating in clouds above a ruined landscape

The Massacre of the Innocents after Rubens (Dutuit 32)

1642

Engraving of soldiers slaying infants and mothers before classical architecture, with angels in clouds above and ruins on the

The Massacre of the Innocents after Rubens (Dutuit 32)

1638

Etching of Saint John the Baptist pouring water on Christ in a river, with a dove descending above and a tree at right.

The Baptism of Jesus Christ after Rubens (Dutuit 36)

1630

Engraving of a bare-breasted young woman holding a platter with a severed head, beside an elderly woman, after Rubens, 1631.

The Daughter of Herodias holding the head of Saint John the Baptist after Rubens (Dutuit 40)

1631

Engraving of fishermen struggling to haul a net of fish and sea creatures from a boat onto a stormy shore.

The Miraculous Catch of Fish after Rubens (Dutuit 47)

1642

Engraving of Christ handing keys to Saint Peter as apostles watch, with a Latin inscription below.

Jesus Christ giving the keys to Saint Peter after Rubens (Dutuit 49)

1642

Engraving of Jesus seated in a rocky desert with a halo, while a kneeling figure offers him stones in cupped hands beneath tr

Temptation of Jesus Christ in the desert after Rubens (Dutuit 37)

Engraving of a kneeling haloed figure comforted by an angel holding a chalice, with sleeping figures and trees in the backgro

Prayer in the Garden of Olives after Rubens (Dutuit 66)

Engraving of the risen Christ with banner and rays of light, surrounded by startled soldiers and sleeping guards below.

The Resurrection of Our Lord after Rubens (Dutuit 109)

Engraving of the supper at Emmaus: seated men at a draped table, a standing servant, a dog, a parrot, and a view of a town th

The Pilgrims of Emmaus after Rubens (Dutuit 114, p. 78)

Engraving of Christ ascending through clouds and light, with angels and robed onlookers gazing upward below.

The Ascension after Rubens (Dutuit 118, p. 80)

Engraving of the Descent of the Holy Spirit: a dove and fiery tongues over kneeling apostles and a praying woman in an arched

The Descent of the Holy Spirit after Rubens (Dutuit 119, p. 80)

Engraving of angels casting nude, falling figures down from clouds toward a rocky ground, with a Latin inscription below.

The Fall of the Reprobate after Rubens (Dutuit 127)

Engraving of the Conversion of Saint Paul: a fallen rider, startled horses, soldiers, and a figure of Christ in light above.

The Conversion of Saint Paul after Rubens (Dutuit 129)

Engraving of four church fathers in bishops' robes and mitres, one reading a book beside a lion, with angels and a dove above

The Four Church Fathers after Rubens (Dutuit 2)

Engraving of four bearded bishops in mitres gathered around an open book, one holding a crozier, with Latin inscription below

The Four Church Fathers after Rubens (Dutuit 3)

Engraving of an allegorical triumph: a robed female figure in a chariot with winged putti, a dove, and struggling men below.

The Triumph of the Church after Rubens (Dutuit 8)

Engraving of the Virgin ascending through clouds with angels and cherubs, while apostles gather around an open tomb below.

The Assumption of the Virgin after Rubens (Dutuit 4)

Engraving of a woman and child resting in a forest with playing cherubs and a dog beside a path.

The Rest in Egypt after Rubens (Dutuit 18)

Engraving of the Virgin and sleeping infant Christ in a forest, with playing putti leading a lamb and a deer nearby.

The Rest in Egypt after Rubens (Dutuit 24)

Engraved print of the Virgin with halo holding the standing Christ child beside a fountain, with trees in the background.

The Virgin holding the child Jesus mounted on a pedestal after Rubens (Dutuit 34)

Engraving of the Virgin Mary crowned, holding the child Jesus with a globe, surrounded by halos and clouds.

The Virgin holding the child Jesus on her lap after Rubens (Dutuit 36)

Engraving of the Holy Family with the Virgin, infant Christ, two elders and young John the Baptist beneath an arch.

Holy Family after Rubens (Dutuit 58)

Engraving of the Virgin swooning, supported by two angels, with a sword, cross, nails and crown of thorns below.

The Virgin in Ecstasy (Dutuit 64)

Engraving of a dying saint supported by kneeling friars as a priest in vestments stands at an altar, with angels above.

Saint Francis dying (Dutuit 15 p. 116)

Engraving of a kneeling bearded man receiving a cloth from a haloed woman, with angels and attendants above a classical colum

Saint Ildefonsus after Rubens (Dutuit 316 p. 121)

Engraving of Mary Magdalene seated with bare foot on a chest of spilled jewels, a veiled woman beside her.

Saint Mary Magdalene trampling her jewels underfoot after Rubens (Dutuit 27)

Engraving of bearded church fathers in robes debating around a monstrance, with a dove and angels with books above.

The Fathers of the Church discussing the question of the eucharist (Dutuit 11, p. 88)

Engraving of an armored knight with a banner, a seated woman, a lion and a dragon, with cherubs in clouds above.

The Painting of the chapel where Rubens' tomb is (Dutuit 17)

Engraving of the Virgin holding the infant Jesus, who reaches toward her face, with a landscape view at left.

The Virgin whom the child Jesus embraces (Dutuit 30, p. 100)

Engraving of the Virgin Mary with the infant Christ, young John the Baptist, a lamb, and an older woman beside a column.

The Holy Virgin (Dutuit 44)

Etching of a turbaned rider on a decorated horse leading attendants and spearmen under a cloudy sky, with Latin text below.

The great sultan after Rubens (Dutuit 34 p. 164)

Etching of three women in flowing gowns walking with winged putti in a landscape, one putto holding a laurel wreath.

Three Women Dressed after Rubens (Dutuit 44)

Black and white etching of a pastoral woodland scene with draped figures under trees and French text below.

Pastoral after Rubens (Dutuit 61)

Etching of peasants dancing in a circle under a large tree, with a house and a dog in a rural landscape.

A Dance after Rubens (Dutuit 41 p. 165)

Etching of a woman in a wide-brimmed feathered hat and puffed sleeves, with diagonal hatching behind her.

Hélène Fourment after Rubens (Dutuit 53 p. 191)

Engraved print of horsemen hunting lions, a tiger and a leopard, with rearing horses and a Latin inscription below.

Hunt for lions and tigers after Rubens (Dutuit 2 p. 244)

Engraving of a wolf hunt with mounted riders, a pack of wolves and hunting dogs, and a spear-armed huntsman under a cloudy sk

Wolf Hunt after Rubens (Dutuit 5 p. 245)

Engraved boar hunt with a wild boar surrounded by dogs, mounted horsemen charging, and spearmen among trees.

The boar hunt after Rubens (Dutuit 7 p. 246)

Engraved rural landscape with harvest workers, a horse cart, grazing animals, a distant town and dramatic clouds.

View of Malines after Rubens (Dutuit 26(4) p. 249)

Engraved barn scene in winter with horses, a farmer, a seated family by a fire, a dog, and snowy farmhouses beyond.

Winter view after Rubens (Dutuit 26(6)p. 249)

Engraved rocky landscape with twisted trees, a cave opening, a horse-drawn cart on a path, and a full moon at right.

Rocky landscape after Rubens (Dutuit 27 (5) p. 251)

Engraved landscape with a pond, two women carrying a jug and basket, cattle, tall trees and reeds under a cloudy sky.

Landscape with a pond after Rubens (Dutuit 27 (8) p. 252)

Engraved night landscape with a full moon over a river, a grazing horse, tall trees, and a distant cottage under a starry sky

Landscape, night effects after Rubens (Dutuit 27 (14) p. 253)

Engraved forest landscape with gnarled trees, dense undergrowth, running animals in the foreground, and birds in the sky.

Landscape with undergrowth after Rubens (Dutuit 27 (17) p. 254)

Engraving of villagers dancing in a circle under large trees, with a country house and a dog in the landscape.

Village round after Rubens (Dutuit 27 (20) p. 254)

Engraving of a veiled woman with pearls seated before a man in a plumed fur hat, shown half-length against a dark background.

Saint Pepin and Saint Begga half-length after Rubens (Dutuit 27 (20) p. 254)

Etching of dragons, serpents and monstrous creatures fighting in a dense, dark composition.

Combat of dragons, serpents and other singular animals after Rubens (Dutuit 36 p. 258)

Engraving of a forest landscape with cattle, a milkmaid, a hunter with a dog, and a thatched cottage under clouds.

Landscape with hunters after Rubens (Dutuit 27 (19))

Engraved landscape with Cain striking Abel beside sheep, a river, trees, a village and a cloudy sky.

Landscape with Cain killing Abel after Rubens

Monochrome print of a man in a wide hat and cloak, a woman in a dark gown, and a child reaching up, in a garden with a parrot

Rubens and his wife [Hélène Fourment] after Rubens (Dutuit 52 p. 190)

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

Line engraving of a bearded bust of Socrates in an arched niche on a stepped pedestal, after an antique marble.

Socrates. Line engraving by P. Pontius, 1638, after Sir P. P. Rubens

Plato. Line engraving by L. Vorsterman after Sir P. P. Rubens

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

Engraving of a crowned female saint on clouds holding a sword and palm frond, with a broken wheel at her feet.

Saint Catherine in the Clouds

Engraved oval portrait of a bearded man in a lace ruff and gold chain, with an inscription naming Ambrosius Spinola.

Ambrogio Spinola

Engraved portrait of a bearded man in a ruff collar holding a quill and manuscript, with a classical bust and bookshelf behin

Gevartius, Jan Gaspar (Gevaerts) (1593-1666); Philologe, lateinischer Dichter und Stadtsekretär von Antwerpen, Dutch:…

Engraving of Saint Catherine of Alexandria with a sword, palm frond, and wheel at her feet, amid flowing drapery and clouds.

Saint Catherine of Alexandria

1620

Line engraving of a bearded bald man in a draped toga, shown as a bust with a wry expression, labeled Democritus.

Democritus. Line engraving by L. Vorsterman after P. P. Rubens

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

A Sheet of Anatomical Studies

1600/10