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Rubens: Genius at Work

Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
The Museum of Ancient Art
September 14, 2007 - January 27, 2008

The Adoration of the Magi by Peter Paul Rubens
Title: The Adoration of the Magi,
Artist: Peter Paul Rubens (Flemish 1577-1640)
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: 384 x 280 cm
Permanent Collection: Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, Brussels
Image Courtesy: Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium

Rubens was a genius at his craft. To say so is really to state the obvious. An exhibit exploring the mastery of the man, his works and his countless achievements is always worth a serious investment of time for art aficionados.

by Peter Paul Rubens
Title: Four Studies of the Head of a Moor,
Artist: Peter Paul Rubens (Flemish 1577-1640)
Medium: Oil originally on Panel, transferred onto Canvas
Dimensions: 51 x 66 cm
Permanent Collection: Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, Brussels
Image Courtesy: Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium

In 2003 the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium began an important research project that spanned over four years. Its goal was the systematic study of the history of their paintings and the material analysis of these paintings by various scientific methods. Concurrently the institution started an in-depth study of the artistic theories which guided the humanist painter Rubens’ way in which he created his works. To celebrate the conclusion of these studies an exhibit highlighting Peter Paul Rubens is on display in Belgium.

The museums are able to draw from their impressive collection of around fifty works by Rubens and/or his workshop, along with collaborations with Jan Brueghel the Elder, Antoon van Dyck and Cornelis de Vos.

Albert Rubens by Peter Paul Rubens
Title: Albert Rubens,
Artist: Peter Paul Rubens (Flemish 1577-1640)
Medium: Drawing, Black and Red Chalk, Brush and Brown ink, Brown Wash
Dimensions: 246 x 202 mm
Permanent Collection: Budapest, Szépmévüszeti Museum
Image Courtesy: Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium

Christ and the Adulterous Woman by Peter Paul Rubens
Title: Christ and the Adulterous Woman,
Artist: Peter Paul Rubens (Flemish 1577-1640)
Medium: Oil on Panel
Dimensions: 143.5 x 194 cm
Permanent Collection: Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, Brussels
Image Courtesy: Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium

The collection includes oil sketches, paintings on a smaller scale as well as monumental altar pieces.

It is unique because it spans Rubens’ most productive period from 1614-1640 when his creativity and marketing skills developed. It was Peter Paul Rubens who all subsequent artists need to thank for his unparalleled effort to copyright an artist's output. Rubens was a genius!


Rubens: Genius at work
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium:
September 14, 2007 - January 27, 2008

Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium

www.fine-arts-museum.be

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