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A Huge Antique Painting After Peter Paul Rubens
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A Huge Antique Painting After Peter Paul Rubens

19th century
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Rubens designed the theme of “Diana Returning from the Hunt” as an idyllic scene celebrating abundance and the daily rejuvenation of nature, as well as the sensuality of female beauty. With the format of the painting, with the figures depicted to below the shins and brought out to the foreground, with only a hint of landscape elements in the background, which can barely be seen for the robust figures in the forefront, thus avoiding the impression of depth, Rubens was making a clear allusion to the ancient friezes. The influence of the ancient monuments, which he was able to study in person, is also visible in Diana’s hairstyle, which one can see in the images of this goddess on sarcophagi. The diagonal of Diana’s spear that divides the composition into two parts is the point where the two opposing worlds meet: that of Diana who, as patron and guardian of the virtue of purity, resists every challenge while guiding her companions, and the world of darkness, ruled by the lowest of urges, which is represented by the three satyrs overwhelmed by lust. The postures of these characters in the painting correspond with the virtues and vices they represent. Presented in a superb quality 4 inches wide carved giltwood frame.

The painting has been cleaned and is ready to hang.

Dimensions: Height: 44 in (111.76 cm )Width: 58 in (147.32 cm) Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
111.7cm (43.98")
Width
147.3cm (57.99")
Depth
12.7cm (5.00")
Declaration

Bushells Antiques has dated this Flemish Baroque Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

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4895
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Description
Rubens designed the theme of “Diana Returning from the Hunt” as an idyllic scene celebrating abundance and the daily rejuvenation of nature, as well as the sensuality of female beauty. With the format of the painting, with the figures depicted to below the shins and brought out to the foreground, with only a hint of landscape elements in the background, which can barely be seen for the robust figures in the forefront, thus avoiding the impression of depth, Rubens was making a clear allusion to the ancient friezes.
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The influence of the ancient monuments, which he was able to study in person, is also visible in Diana’s hairstyle, which one can see in the images of this goddess on sarcophagi.
Bushells Antiques

The diagonal of Diana’s spear that divides the composition into two parts is the point where the two opposing worlds meet: that of Diana who, as patron and guardian of the virtue of purity, resists every challenge while guiding her companions, and the world of darkness, ruled by the lowest of urges, which is represented by the three satyrs overwhelmed by lust. The postures of these characters in the painting correspond with the virtues and vices they represent. Presented in a superb quality 4 inches wide carved giltwood frame.

The painting has been cleaned and is ready to hang.

Dimensions: Height: 44 in (111.76 cm )Width: 58 in (147.32 cm) Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)

Height
111.7cm (43.98")
Width
147.3cm (57.99")
Depth
12.7cm (5.00")
Date of Manufacture

Bushells Antiques has dated this Flemish Baroque Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1038248
Dealers Internal Ref
4895
Bushells Antiques
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A large oil painting in a gilded frame depicting mythological figures with fruit, game, and dogs in the Flemish Baroque style.
A Huge Antique Painting after Peter Paul Rubens
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Flemish Baroque painting is defined by dynamic movement, intense emotional expression, rich colour palettes, and strong contrast between light and shadow. Works inspired by masters like Peter Paul Rubens frequently depict mythological or allegorical scenes with theatrical compositions and voluminous figures.

Artworks from this tradition were typically rendered using hand-ground oil pigments on stretched linen canvas or wood panels. Frames were traditionally crafted from carved wood coated in gesso and finished with real gold leaf gilding.

Appraisers inspect the natural age-related cracking known as craquelure, inspect the back of the canvas for historical lining or timber stretcher construction, and examine oxidisation patterns on the varnish and gilt frame.

A large-scale mythological painting serves as an impactful focal point when hung above a mantelpiece or sideboard. It balances both traditional grand interiors and contemporary rooms where contrast between period art and clean architectural lines is desired.

Keep the canvas away from direct sunlight, draft sources, and extreme humidity fluctuations. Dust the frame gently using a soft, dry brush, and consult a professional fine art conservator for cleaning aged varnish or addressing structural canvas care.
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