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Peter Paul Rubens Six Plate Engraving, The Battle of the Amazons
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A fine example of a large engraving assembled from six printing plates, by well known German artist Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640). Rubens was born in Siegen, Westphalia, Germany and studied at various times under Tobias Verhaecht, Adam van Noort, and Otto van Veen. He was active in Belgium and Germany, and is most well known for his Counter reformation religious painting.
This engraving, where Rubens had staged the battle between the Amazons and the Greek warriors, was the largest graphic to come out of his workshop and it was dedicated to Aletheia Talbot, Countess of Arundel. Rubens describes the noblewoman as an “outstanding heroine” and relates her to the combative Amazons. Along the bottom border it reads:
“Excellentissimae Heroinæ Alathiæ Taboth Magni Comitis Arundelli Supremi Britanniae Mareschalci Coniugi Lectissimae Hanc Amazonum Pugnam Obsequii Et Observantiae Argumentum. Petrus Paullus Rubens L.M.D.D. [Libenter Meritoque Dedicavit] cum privilegiis Regis Christianissimi Principum Belgarum et Ordinum Bataviæ / Lucas Vorstermann fecit / Antwerpiæ KaI. Ianuarij MDCXXIII”. The original plates for the engraving were produced circa 1623.
This six plate engraving is framed under glass in a molded giltwood frame. Very good condition, with minor border water stains, imperfections, and wear commensurate with age and use. Dimensions: 34.38 in H x 47.75 in W, sight, 38.5 in H x 52 in W x 1.75 in D. Ref: 13380
- Creator:Peter Paul Rubens (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 38.5 in (97.79 cm)Width: 52 in (132.08 cm)Depth: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:17th century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. Very good condition, with minor border water stains, imperfections, repairs and wear commensurate with age and use. Please contact us directly for a full condition report before purchasing.
- Seller Location:Milford, NH
- Reference Number:Seller: 105251stDibs: LU933941840232
Peter Paul Rubens
Peter Paul Rubens was a Flemish painter and one of the most influential artists of the Baroque period. Born in Siegen, Germany, he grew up in Antwerp, where he trained as a painter. He traveled to Italy and Spain, studying Renaissance masters like Titian, Caravaggio, and Michelangelo, which greatly influenced his dynamic and dramatic style. Rubens became famous for his large-scale, energetic compositions filled with movement, rich colors, and emotional intensity. His works often depicted religious, mythological, and historical themes. Among his most famous paintings are The Descent from the Cross, The Garden of Love, and The Consequences of War. Aside from painting, Rubens was also a diplomat, working for European courts and nobility. His workshop in Antwerp produced numerous masterpieces with the help of talented assistants, including Anthony van Dyck. He died in 1640 in Antwerp, leaving behind a vast artistic legacy that continues to inspire generations.
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