1866
oil
canvas
From the collection of Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
Dominant colour
Peter Paul Rubens in his Studio is a 1866 oil by Nicaise De Keyser, held at Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.
The painting depicts a man standing in a studio, wearing a dark blue outfit with a white lace collar. He holds a palette and brushes in his right hand, while his left hand rests on the back of a chair. The chair is occupied by a man in dark attire, holding a book. Behind them, several other men are visible, some of whom are partially obscured. In the background, there are stone walls adorned with sculptures and a bust. The overall atmosphere of the painting suggests a sense of creativity and intellectual pursuits. To learn more about the artist behind this work, explore the art of Nicaise De Keyser.
Nicaise de Keyser (alternative first names: Nicaas, Nikaas of Nicasius; 26 August 1813, Zandvliet – 17 July 1887, Antwerp) was a Belgian painter of mainly history paintings and portraits who was one of the key figures…
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