Peter Paul Rubens: 10 Iconic Paintings from the Flemish Master
Peter Paul Rubens, a celebrated Flemish painter from the 17th century, is famous for his works in mythological, allegorical, religious themes, and court portraits, in addition to his tapestry creations. He also played a diplomatic role for Isabella Clara Eugenia, contributing to the England-Spain agreement in 1630. This summary presents ten of his most significant pieces: The Equestrian Portrait of the Duke of Lerma (1603, Museo del Prado, Madrid), The Descent from the Cross (1611-1614, Cathedral of Our Lady, Antwerp), The Judgement of Paris (1632-1635, National Gallery, London), An Autumn Landscape with a View of Het Steen (1635, National Gallery, London), Le Chapeau de Paille (1622-1625, National Gallery, London), Marie de Médicis Arriving at Marseilles (1622-1625, Louvre, Paris), The Rape of the Daughters of Leucippus (1618, Alte Pinakothek, Munich), The Garden of Love (1630-1631, Museo del Prado, Madrid), Consequences of War (1638-1639, Palazzo Pitti, Florence), and his Self-Portrait (1623, Royal Collection Trust, London).
Key facts
- Peter Paul Rubens was a 17th-century Flemish artist known for mythological, allegorical, religious, and court portraits.
- Rubens designed cartoons for Flemish tapestry workshops.
- Rubens represented Isabella Clara Eugenia and played a role in the 1630 England-Spain settlement.
- Equestrian Portrait of the Duke of Lerma (1603) is at Museo del Prado, Madrid.
- The Descent from the Cross (1611-1614) is at Cathedral of Our Lady, Antwerp.
- The Judgement of Paris (1632-1635) is at The National Gallery, London.
- An Autumn Landscape with a View of Het Steen (1635) is at National Gallery, London.
- Le Chapeau de Paille (1622-1625) is at National Gallery, London.
- Marie de Médicis Arriving at Marseilles (1622-1625) is at Louvre, Paris.
- The Rape of the Daughters of Leucippus (1618) is at Alte Pinakothek, Munich.
- The Garden of Love (1630-1631) is at Museo del Prado, Madrid.
- Consequences of War (1638-1639) is at Palazzo Pitti, Florence.
- Self-Portrait (1623) is at Royal Collection Trust, London.
Entities
Artists
- Peter Paul Rubens
- Titian
- Caravaggio
- Susanna Lunden
- Daniel Fourment
- Isabella Clara Eugenia
- Marie de Medici
- Ferdinando II de' Medici
- Lucian
Institutions
- Museo del Prado
- Cathedral of Our Lady
- The National Gallery
- Louvre
- Alte Pinakothek
- Palazzo Pitti
- Royal Collection Trust
- National Gallery of Art
Locations
- Madrid
- Spain
- Antwerp
- Belgium
- London
- UK
- Paris
- France
- Munich
- Germany
- Florence
- Italy
- Steen
- Marseille
- England