Artwork
The Miracles of St. Benedict
The Miracles of St. Benedict is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Peter Paul Rubens. It dates from 1630 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium. Created around 1630 in oil paint, The Miracles of St.
About this work
Overview
Created around 1630 in oil paint, The Miracles of St. Benedict is a Flemish Baroque painting attributed to Peter Paul Rubens, characterized by dramatic composition and vivid coloration.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Saint Benedict of Nursia amidst a scene of miracles, underscoring Rubens’s exploration of Christian history and Counter-Reformation themes.
Technique & Style
Rubens employed bold, contrasting colors (notably deep reds and earthy browns) and chiaroscuro, leveraging light and shadow to create dramatic tension between chaotic and serene elements within the composition.
History & Provenance
The work is part of the collection at the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sir Peter Paul Rubens ( ROO-bənz; Dutch:; 28 June 1577 – 30 May 1640) was a Flemish artist and diplomat.
Museum
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
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