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The Feast of Herod, by Peter Paul Rubens, oil, 1636

The Feast of Herod

Peter Paul Rubens

1636

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Galleries Scotland

Dominant colour

Overview

The Feast of Herod is a 1636 oil by Peter Paul Rubens, a Flemish Baroque painting work, held at National Galleries Scotland.

Who painted this?
Peter Paul Rubens
When & what style?
1636 · Flemish Baroque painting
Where can I see it?
National Galleries Scotland

About this work

The painting is called The Feast of Herod. It was made by Peter Paul Rubens in 1636. The artist created this work using oil paint, a common medium at the time. The painting is now held at the Scottish National Gallery, which acquired it in 1958. To learn more about the artist's style and techniques, look up Peter Paul Rubens.

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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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