Paul Rubens - Lamentacao do Cristo
Guinea Bissau Stamp Issued 1977, Painting completed in 1614
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna
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Paul Rubens - Vincent IV Gonzaga
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Paul Rubens (1577-1640) - Vincent IV Gonzaga (1605) Guinea Bissau Stamp issued in 1977 |
Rubens was an innovator during the Baroque period of art, known for his detailed brushwork and use of colour. This painting is a portrait of Ruben's employer who was the Spanish Duke of Mantua. Rubens stayed in Italy for eight years and travelled to Spain during his employment of the Duke. He was knighted by the kings of Spain and England during his career.
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