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Silenus march, by Peter Paul Rubens, oil, 1650

Silenus march

Peter Paul Rubens

1650

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Gallery of Armenia

Dominant colour

Overview

Silenus march is a 1650 oil by Peter Paul Rubens, a Flemish Baroque painting work, depicting Silenus, held at National Gallery of Armenia.

Who painted this?
Peter Paul Rubens
When & what style?
1650 · Flemish Baroque painting
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Armenia

About this work

This painting shows a group of people in a natural setting. A man with a white beard sits in the center, wearing a cloth around his waist. He is surrounded by others, some of whom are playing instruments or holding objects. In the foreground, two children are depicted, one of whom is holding a bunch of grapes. The background of the painting is a blue sky with trees and foliage. The overall atmosphere of the scene is one of joy and celebration. 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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