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Peter Paul Rubens

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

Hélène Fourment after Rubens (Dutuit 53 p. 191)

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)

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)

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

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

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

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

Susanna

Engraving of St. Martin on a white horse cutting his cloak to share with beggars, with a crowd of figures reaching toward him

St. Martin Diving His Cloak

1843-1845

Engraving of a crowned saint with a sword and palm frond, standing on clouds beside a broken wheel.

H. Catharina van Alexandrië

1590

Jul. César

1817

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

Engraved allegorical monument with golden tree, dragon, classical figures, coins and coats of arms on rocky mountain.

Pompa Introitus...Ferdinand, Austriaci. Antwerp

1635

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

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

Belvedere Torso

n.d.

Engraved reproduction of a seated couple in period dress holding hands beneath a flowering arbor, captioned as Rubens and Isa

Rubens im Alter von dreiunddreißig Jahren mit seiner Braut oder Frau Isabella Brant unter der Geißblattlaube sitzend

1877

Wood engraving of a man, woman and small child strolling in a garden beside a classical statue and pillar.

Rubens im Alter von ungefähr sechsundfünfzig Jahren mit seiner zweiten Frau Helene Fourment und deren erstem Kinde im…

1877

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

Judith Beheading Holofernes

1609

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