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An Art Lover's Blogspot: "The Fall of the Damned" by Peter Paul Rubens - 1620 The Fall Of The Damned, Fall Of The Damned, Rubens Paintings, Baroque Painting, Paul Rubens, Classic Art Prints, Religious Painting, Peter Paul Rubens, Albrecht Durer

Peter Paul Rubens, a painter and draftsman from Antwerp, was the most important and celebrated 17-century artist from Northern Europe. His influence was particularly strong. From 1620 onwards the so-called ‘high baroque’ (maniera grande) was introduced in his work. “The Fall of the Damned” is such a highly dramatic and monumental religious painting. It features a jumble of the bodies of the damned, hurled into abyss by archangel Michael and accompanying angels. The sketch of The Fall of the…

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Peter Paul Rubens - Portrait of Susanna Lunden (Le Chapeau de Paille) [c.1622-26] | by Gandalf's Gallery Joseph Ducreux, Rubens Paintings, Rembrandt Paintings, Caravaggio Paintings, Art Baroque, Baroque Painting, Paul Rubens, Classic Artwork, Peter Paul Rubens

The title Le Chapeau de Paille (The Straw Hat) was first used in the 18th century. In fact the hat is not straw; paille may be an error for poil, which is the French word for felt. The hat, which shades the face of the sitter, is the most prominent feature of the painting. The portrait is probably of Susanna Lunden, born Susanna Fourment, third daughter of Daniel Fourment, an Antwerp tapestry and silk merchant. Her younger sister Helena became Rubens's second wife in 1630. Susanna Fourment…

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