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Archduke Albert of Austria, by Peter Paul Rubens, oil, 1618

Archduke Albert of Austria

Peter Paul Rubens

1618

oil

canvas

From the collection of Ashmolean Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Archduke Albert of Austria is a 1618 oil by Peter Paul Rubens, a Flemish Baroque painting work, held at Ashmolean Museum.

Who painted this?
Peter Paul Rubens
When & what style?
1618 · Flemish Baroque painting
Where can I see it?
Ashmolean Museum

About this work

This portrait depicts a man dressed in 17th-century attire, featuring a white ruffled collar and a black vest adorned with intricate gold embroidery. He wears a white shirt with long sleeves and a high neckline, complemented by a dark cloak draped over his left shoulder. The background of the painting is a solid, deep red hue. The man's attire and the painting's style suggest that it was created during the Baroque period. The artist's use of rich colors and detailed textures adds depth and realism to the portrait. The level of detail and realism in this painting is reminiscent of the work of Peter Paul Rubens.

About the artist

Portrait of Peter Paul Rubens
Artist

Peter Paul Rubens

Sir Peter Paul Rubens ( ROO-bənz; Dutch: ; 28 June 1577 – 30 May 1640) was a Flemish artist and diplomat.

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