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Meeting of King Ferdinand of Hungary and the Cardinal-Infante Ferdinand of Spain at Nördlingen, by Peter Paul Rubens, oil, 1635

Meeting of King Ferdinand of Hungary and the Cardinal-Infante Ferdinand of Spain at Nördlingen

Peter Paul Rubens

1635

oil

panel

From the collection of J. Paul Getty Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Meeting of King Ferdinand of Hungary and the Cardinal-Infante Ferdinand of Spain at Nördlingen is a 1635 oil by Peter Paul Rubens, a Flemish Baroque painting work, held at J. Paul Getty Museum.

Who painted this?
Peter Paul Rubens
When & what style?
1635 · Flemish Baroque painting
Where can I see it?
J. Paul Getty Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a lively scene of people gathered around a central figure, with a prominent man in the foreground wearing a red cloak and holding a hat. The background is filled with a crowd of people, some on horseback, while others are standing or sitting on the ground. The artist has used a range of colors to create a sense of depth and atmosphere, with warm tones dominating the scene. The brushstrokes are bold and expressive, giving the painting a dynamic feel. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up 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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