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The Miracle of Saint Justin, by Peter Paul Rubens, oil, 1629

The Miracle of Saint Justin

Peter Paul Rubens

1629

oil

panel

From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest

Dominant colour

Overview

The Miracle of Saint Justin is a 1629 oil by Peter Paul Rubens, a Flemish Baroque painting work, held at Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest.

Who painted this?
Peter Paul Rubens
When & what style?
1629 · Flemish Baroque painting
Where can I see it?
Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest

About this work

This painting shows a scene with three men and a child. The man on the left wears a dark robe, while the other two are shirtless. One of them holds the child. The background is a landscape with a body of water and trees. The figures are arranged in a dynamic composition, with the man on the left looking down at the child. The colors are muted, with shades of brown and gray dominating the palette. To learn more about the use of chiaroscuro in this painting, look up the technique.

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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