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Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
The two male figures are twin brothers, Castor (with armour) and Pollux, the sons of Queen Leda of Sparta and brothers of Helen of Troy. Here, we see them taking hold of Phoebe and Hilaeira who were set to marry a different pair of twins. The frustrations of Castor and Pollux boiled over and led to this violent act.
Rubens was a Baroque master with an abundance of skill for rendering the anatomy amid dramatic lighting. This copy does a fine job of capturing Rubens’ spirit and virtuosity.
The painting is housed within an ornate later frame and signed ‘J Achtschin’ in the lower left.
For US buyers, we would suggest crating this painting at a cost of £250. Alternatively, we can ship it with the canvas only for free.
Medium: Oil on canvas
Overall size: 40½” x 49½” / 103cm x 125cm
Year of creation: c. 1900
Provenance: Sweden
Condition: Overall very presentable with craquelure throughout, minor scratches and a few areas of paint loss.
Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
Exquisite antique paintings that capture the imagination.
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After Peter Paul Rubens/jan Wildens, the Daughters of Leucippus, Old Master Oil Painting
