1827
oil
canvas
From the collection of Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
The Death of Peter Paul Rubens is a 1827 oil by Mattheus Ignatius van Bree, held at Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.
The painting depicts a somber scene of a man lying on a bed, surrounded by a group of people. The man is dressed in white and appears to be ill or deceased. The people around him are dressed in dark clothing, and some are holding candles or other objects. The room is dimly lit, with a large window in the background. In the foreground, a priest stands at the foot of the bed, holding a cross and a book. The atmosphere is one of mourning and reverence. This painting is a poignant portrayal of loss and grief, inviting the viewer to reflect on the transience of life. Next, explore the works of artist Mattheus Ignatius van Bree.
Mattheus Ignatius van Bree (Antwerp, 1773 – Antwerp, 1839) was a Belgian painter.
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