1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Rubens and his Wife is a 1850 by John Summerfield, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting depicts a man and woman in 17th-century attire, with the man carrying a large deer on his back. The woman stands beside him, wearing a dark dress and a head covering, while the man sports a dark jacket and holds a basket of game birds. The scene is set against a backdrop of a cloudy sky, with a few trees visible in the distance. The overall atmosphere is one of rustic simplicity, with the couple engaged in a quiet moment of everyday life. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures. For more information on this technique, explore the concept of chiaroscuro.
The print depicts a scene after works by Peter Paul Rubens and Frans Snyders, rendered on paper by John Summerfield in 1850.
Read the full account in the museum source.
John Summerfield, clergyman, born in Preston, England, 31 January 1798; died in New York City, 13 June 1825.
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