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Peter Paul Rubens

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Oil portrait of a bearded man with curly hair, one hand on his chest, wrapped in a brown draped cloak.

Portrait of Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640)

c. 1630 - c. 1650

Oil portrait of a bearded man in a dark doublet and white pleated ruff against a brown background.

Portrait de Gaspard Gevartius

1628

Rubens-style oil sketch of a chariot abduction scene with horses, a helmeted warrior, nude figures and a winged putto.

L'Enlèvement de Proserpine

1615

Oil sketch of the Virgin and Christ child above a crescent moon, with an armored archangel battling a dragon below.

The Virgin as the Woman of the Apocalypse

1623

Oil painting of a kneeling woman meeting an armored warrior, with soldiers, horses, servants carrying bread, and trees.

David Meeting Abigail

1620

Painting of a Calydonian boar hunt: a wild boar attacked by dogs while a red-cloaked hunter thrusts a spear in a dusky wood.

The Calydonian boar hunt

1618

Painting of an old woman lighting a candle held by a wide-eyed boy in red, with a basket in the dark foreground.

Old woman and boy with candles

1616

Painting of Christ bound to a column, bare-backed and bleeding, as several figures lash him with whips in a dim classical hal

The flagellation of Christ

1617

Painting of a kneeling friar receiving rays of light from a winged figure on a cross, with a companion, skull and book in a r

The stigmatisation of Saint Francis of Assisi

1633

Painting of a bearded commander in red cloak gesturing to soldiers with gilded standards, an eagle above, shields at his feet

Decius Mus Addressing the Legions

1616

Portrait of a young woman in a large lace ruff and dark velvet dress, holding a rosary against red drapery.

Portrait of a young Woman with a Rosary

1609

Rubens painting of Abraham receiving bread from Melchizedek, with soldiers, a horse, cherubs and gold vessels.

The Meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek

1625

Nude Venus seen from behind before a mirror held by a cupid, with a Moorish attendant at right, painted in rich warm tones.

Toilette der Venus

1614

Agrippina and Germanicus

1614

Woman holding an infant with three children, a parrot, red drapery and a terrace view, in a 1629 painting by Rubens.

Deborah Kip, Wife of Sir Balthasar Gerbier, and Her Children

1629

Painting of a haloed figure in red robes gesturing as bearded men in turbans and caps reach toward a coin.

The Tribute Money

1612

Rubens oil sketch: winged figure hands a sphere and sword to a man in red robes as an armored man reaches in.

Constantius appoints Constantine as his successor

1622

Oil portrait of a bearded man in a black wide-brimmed hat and dark cloak, glancing back over his shoulder.

Self-portrait

1623

Portrait of a Gentleman (possibly Burgomaster Nicholaes Rockox)

Soldiers raise standards toward a glowing emblem in the sky while a laurel-crowned emperor in armor gestures from a pedestal.

The Emblem of Christ Appearing to Constantine

1622

Painting of Moses raising a brazen serpent while bitten, writhing people surround him under a stormy sky.

The Brazen Serpent

1635

Painting of Samson asleep with Delilah as a barber cuts his hair, an old woman holds a candle, and soldiers wait at the door.

Samson and Delilah

1609

Painting of a seated nude woman crowned by a warrior, with cupids above and putti below in a dark setting.

The Crowning of Roxana

1700

Rubens painting of the Holy Family with Saint Elizabeth and Saint John, a child reaching toward a white dove, dark background

The Holy Family with St. Elizabeth, St. John, and a Dove

1609

Painting of figures in robes gathering food from the sky, with baskets, children, and a bearded man in red beneath classical

The Israelites Gathering Manna in the Desert

1626

Engraving of the Good Samaritan: a man leads a horse carrying an injured traveller past a bridge under a moonlit landscape.

The good Samaritan. Engraving after S. à Bolswert after P.P. Rubens, 16--

Engraving of a cart of stone being guided down a wooded rocky path past large twisted trees, with a moon in the sky.

A cart loaded with stone is being driven downhill with a man helping to steer it from the side. Engraving by S. à Bol…

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

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)