Rubens and Antiquity: Major Exhibition at Getty Villa Museum
The Getty Villa Museum in Malibu is showcasing "Rubens: Picturing Antiquity," the inaugural exhibition focused on Peter Paul Rubens' relationship with classical antiquity, which will be on display until January 24, 2022. Renowned as a master painter, humanist, and scholar, Rubens (1577–1640) explored archaeological sites, amassed sculptures, and engaged with antiquarians through correspondence. His artistic creations, including "The Calydonian Boar Hunt," "Self-Portrait with a Group of Friends in Mantua," and "Diana and Her Nymphs on the Hunt," reflect this deep knowledge. The exhibition includes the "Gemma Constantiniana," loans from around the world, and underscores Rubens' talent for reinterpreting ancient themes into vibrant artworks. Co-curator Davide Gasparotto and Getty directors highlight his enduring fascination with antiquity.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Rubens: Picturing Antiquity' at Getty Villa Museum, Malibu, until January 24, 2022.
- First show focused on Rubens' engagement with classical antiquity.
- Rubens was a humanist, collector, and scholar of Latin and Greek.
- He visited archaeological sites in Mantua and Rome.
- Exhibition includes 'The Calydonian Boar Hunt' (acquired 2006), 'Self-Portrait with a Group of Friends in Mantua', and 'Diana and Her Nymphs on the Hunt' (recently restored).
- Features 'Gemma Constantiniana' engraved gem, sketches, copies, drawings, and volumes from Rubens' collection.
- International loans: 'Silenus with a Wine Skin' from Dresden and 'Finding of Erichthonius' from Liechtenstein.
- Co-curator Davide Gasparotto and directors Timothy Potts, Maria Hummer-Tuttle, Robert Tuttle quoted.
Entities
Artists
- Peter Paul Rubens
Institutions
- Getty Villa Museum
- Getty Museum
Locations
- Malibu
- United States
- Mantua
- Italy
- Rome
- Siegen
- Germany
- Antwerp
- Belgium
- Dresden
- Liechtenstein