1620
oil
panel
From the collection of Kimbell Art Museum
Martyrdom of St. Ursula is a 1620 oil by Peter Paul Rubens, a Flemish Baroque painting work, depicting Saint Ursula, held at Kimbell Art Museum.
This painting shows a dramatic scene with many people in it. There are women, men, and children, all in different poses and emotions. Some are running, some are falling, and others are standing still. The colors are muted, with shades of brown, gray, and blue dominating the palette. In the foreground, a woman in white is lying on the ground, surrounded by other figures. The background is blurry, but it seems to be a city or town with buildings and towers. The overall mood of the painting is one of chaos and turmoil. If you want to learn more about this style of painting, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
Sir Peter Paul Rubens ( ROO-bənz; Dutch: ; 28 June 1577 – 30 May 1640) was a Flemish artist and diplomat.
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