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Selected Works1705

Museum Acquisitions

82 Institutions
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Previous Sales 23

Christie's
Aeneas helping Dido from her horse - a sketch
Aeneas helping Dido from her horse - a sketch
Bought In
Jun 2026
Dorotheum
Werkstatt des Peter Paul Rubens
Werkstatt des Peter Paul Rubens
€18,000 ($20k USD)
Apr 2026
Waddington's
The Garden of Love
The Garden of Love
CA$7,500 ($6k USD)
Jun 2026
Waddington's
Bacchantes
Bacchantes
CA$2,375 ($2k USD)
Jun 2025
Waddington's
Christ Between the Two Thieves
Christ Between the Two Thieves
CA$5,750 ($4k USD)
Dec 2024
Waddington's
Portrait of a Woman
Portrait of a Woman
CA$523 ($377 USD)
Oct 2023
Waddington's
Portrait of a Man in a Hat
Portrait of a Man in a Hat
CA$1,107 ($817 USD)
Aug 2023
Waddington's
Flagellation of Christ
Flagellation of Christ
CA$1,800 ($1k USD)
Oct 2022
Waddington's
The Conversion of St. Paul
The Conversion of St. Paul
CA$3,300 ($3k USD)
Oct 2021
Waddington's
The Crucifixion, 1618 (a 20th Century Copy by Andreas Pedersen)
The Crucifixion, 1618 (a 20th Century Copy by Andreas Pedersen)
CA$1,200 ($972 USD)
Oct 2021
Waddington's
The Crucifixion of Saint Peter and the Martyrdom of Saint Paul
The Crucifixion of Saint Peter and the Martyrdom of Saint Paul
CA$5,100 ($4k USD)
May 2019
Waddington's
Jupiter and Juno on Mount Ida
Jupiter and Juno on Mount Ida
CA$3,000 ($2k USD)
May 2019
Waddington's
The Intervention of the Sabine Women
The Intervention of the Sabine Women
CA$480 ($354 USD)
May 2019
Hampel Fine Art Auctions
1577 Siegen – 1640 Amsterdam, Nachfolge des
1577 Siegen – 1640 Amsterdam, Nachfolge des
€28,000 ($31k USD)
Dec 2025
Hampel Fine Art Auctions
1577 Siegen – 1640 Amsterdam, Kreis/ Nachfolge des
1577 Siegen – 1640 Amsterdam, Kreis/ Nachfolge des
€14,000 ($15k USD)
Dec 2025
Hampel Fine Art Auctions
1577 Siegen – 1640 Antwerpen, und Werkstatt
1577 Siegen – 1640 Antwerpen, und Werkstatt
€38,000 ($42k USD)
Jun 2025
Hampel Fine Art Auctions
1577 Siegen – 1640 Antwerpen, Kreis des
1577 Siegen – 1640 Antwerpen, Kreis des
Bought In
Jun 2025
Hampel Fine Art Auctions
1577 Siegen – 1640 Antwerpen, zugeschrieben und Werkstatt
1577 Siegen – 1640 Antwerpen, zugeschrieben und Werkstatt
Bought In
Jun 2025
Hampel Fine Art Auctions
1577 – 1640, Nachfolge des
1577 – 1640, Nachfolge des
Bought In
Dec 2024
Hampel Fine Art Auctions
1577 Siegen – 1640 Antwerpen, Nachfolge
1577 Siegen – 1640 Antwerpen, Nachfolge
Bought In
Dec 2024
Hampel Fine Art Auctions
1577 – 1640, Werkstatt des
1577 – 1640, Werkstatt des
€18,000 ($20k USD)
Dec 2022
Hampel Fine Art Auctions
1577 – 1640, zugeschrieben und Werkstatt
1577 – 1640, zugeschrieben und Werkstatt
Bought In
Dec 2022
Forum Auctions · Artsy
The Consecration of Decius Mus
The Consecration of Decius Mus, 1616
Bidding closed
Point of the brush and wash

Upcoming Auctions 3

Uppsala Auktionskammare
EFTER. Mezzotint, "Melanger and Atalanta", John Boydell, London, 1781.
EFTER. Mezzotint, "Melanger and Atalanta", John Boydell, London, 1781.
Est. SEK 1,000–SEK 1,000
Aug 8, 2026
Dorotheum
Nachfolger des Peter Paul Rubens
Nachfolger des Peter Paul Rubens
Estimate on request
Jun 25, 2026
Dorotheum
Umkreis des Peter Paul Rubens
Umkreis des Peter Paul Rubens
Estimate on request
Jun 25, 2026
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Market1,876 auction results

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$354 – $41.8K
16 of 25 paintings lots with prices
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$9.4K
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$5.0K
16 priced paintings lots
calendar_todayLast Painting Sale
Jun 2026 · $8.8K
Latest priced sale: Umkreis des Peter Paul Rubens - 137 x 168 cm - $0/sq cm
categoryMarket by Object Type
Paintings: $5.0K medianWorks on paper: $80 medianPosters/ephemera: $6.2K medianEditioned prints: $132 median
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Publications7

Monograph 1

Natural Light: The Art of Adam Elsheimer and the Dawn of Modern Science
Thames & Hudson · 2023

Exhibition Catalog 4

Bosch - Bruegel - Rubens - Rembrandt: Meisterwerke der Albertina
Hatje Cantz · 2013
Rubens im Wettstreit mit Alten Meistern
Hatje Cantz · 2009
Gärten: Ordnung Inspiration Glück
Hatje Cantz · 2006
Peter Paul Rubens
Hatje Cantz · 2004

Survey 2

The Prado Masterpieces
Thames & Hudson · 2016
The Figurative Artist’s Handbook: A Contemporary Guide to Figure Drawing, Painting, and Composition
Phaidon Press
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Current Exhibitions3

Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister

Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister

Hercules – Hero and Antihero

Peter Paul Rubens

Theaterplatz 1, 01067 Dresden, Germany

Nov 22, 2025 — Jun 28, 2026

22/11/2025 – 28/06/2026

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Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum

Rubens. The Restoration of Venus and Cupid

Peter Paul Rubens

P.º del Prado, 8, Centro, 28014 Madrid, Spain

Jun 18, 2026 — Sep 10, 2026

The museum is presenting a special exhibition in Room 19 of the permanent collection devoted to the restoration and technical study undertaken on Venus and C...

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Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen

Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen

How Pictures Tell Stories: From Albrecht Altdorfer to Peter Paul Rubens

Albrecht Altdorfer, Peter Paul Rubens

Jun 5, 2025 — Sep 13, 2026

Albrecht Altdorfer, Peter Paul Rubens — 05.06.2025 – 13.09.2026

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Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister

Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister

Rubens. A global superstar in Dresden!

Peter Paul Rubens

Theaterplatz 1, 01067 Dresden, Germany

Jun 29, 2027 — Jan 9, 2028

Rubens — 29/06/2027 – 09/01/2028

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Uffizi places Botticelli's most famous paintings—'Primavera' and 'The Birth of Venus'—opposite each other in broader museum overhaul
The Uffizi Galleries in Florence have hung Sandro Botticelli's masterpieces 'Primavera' (around 1480) and 'The Birth of Venus' (around 1485) opposite …
exhibitionsJun 18, 2026
Drawings by Willem de Kooning, the ‘last Old Master’, take centre stage in Chicago show
A new exhibition at the Art Institute of Chicago, titled 'Willem de Kooning Drawing,' brings together more than 200 works spanning seven decades, incl…
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Rising Artist Holly Lowen’s Hyperrealistic Paintings Tap into Raw Competitive Instinct
Rising artist Holly Lowen creates hyperrealistic paintings that explore the raw competitive instincts of animals, specifically focusing on chickens an…
cultureJun 9, 2026
Nanaimo landscape artist showcasing work at Art 10 Gallery this June and July
Landscape artist Eileen Williamson is presenting her solo exhibition "Wanderings" at the Art 10 Gallery in Nanaimo North Town Centre throughout June a…
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A Drawn Letter for the Rubenshuis
The Rubenshuis in Antwerp has acquired a rare double-sided sketch by Peter Paul Rubens, consisting of a draft letter written in September 1607 to the …
marketJun 3, 2026
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The article surveys 12 summer art exhibitions across the Hudson Valley and beyond, highlighting a diverse range of venues and artists. Shows include S…
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localJun 1, 2026
$45 million Lucian Freud portrait to come to auction for the first time.
Lucian Freud's monumental portrait *Sleeping by the Lion Carpet* (1995–96) is coming to auction for the first time at Sotheby's London in June, carryi…
marketMay 29, 2026
Larger than life | Beryl Cook: Pride and Joy, The Box, Plymouth
The article reviews the exhibition "Beryl Cook: Pride and Joy" at The Box in Plymouth, the first major survey of the late British painter Beryl Cook (…
exhibitionsMay 27, 2026
Rediscovered Rubens Notebook Page Goes on View for the First Time
A double-sided notebook page by Peter Paul Rubens, dated to September 1607, has gone on public display for the first time at the Rubens Experience in …
exhibitionsMay 25, 2026
From high BMI to the ‘GLP-1 look’: how weight-loss jabs are changing the face of beauty
Researchers and art historians are examining how weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro are reshaping ideals of beauty in art. Prof. Rosalind Gill…
cultureMay 23, 2026
Clark Art Institute to Exhibit Priceless Art Donated by Tavitian Foundation
The Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, Massachusetts, announced an upcoming exhibition titled “An Exquisite Eye: Introducing the Aso O. Tavitian Col…
exhibitionsMay 21, 2026
I Turned My TV Into a Rotating Art Gallery Using Free Museum Downloads
The article provides a guide on how to turn a TV into a rotating art gallery by downloading high-resolution, public-domain images from museum digital …
cultureMay 16, 2026
Nasher Museum’s ‘Everything Now All At Once’ Celebrates Diversity, Resilience, and Joy
The Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University is presenting 'Everything Now All At Once,' an exhibition drawn entirely from its permanent collection tha…
exhibitionsMay 15, 2026
In This Nazi-Era Restitution Dispute, the Focus Turns to a Missing Cow
A family is seeking restitution of a painting they believe is a lost Rubens work, looted by Nazis during World War II. However, an expert has cast dou…
restitutionMay 11, 2026
The glories of Francisco de Zurbarán’s paintings | Letters
Two letters to the editor respond to Charlotte Higgins's article on Francisco de Zurbarán. Paul McGilchrist critiques the physical inaccuracy of cruci…
cultureMay 8, 2026
May Book Bag: from a guide on entering the art world to a publication about artists influenced by Ovid’s Metamorphoses
The May Book Bag article from The Art Newspaper reviews four new art-related publications. It covers "Metamorphoses: Ovid and the Arts," edited by Fra…
cultureMay 5, 2026
La galerie contemporaine de la cathédrale d’Angers plaît
The article reports that the contemporary art gallery at the Cathedral of Angers has been well received. It highlights the cathedral's new exhibition …
exhibitionsMay 2, 2026
A Museum Show Like No Other Aschaffenburg’s ‘Bavarian Nice’ Becomes the Stage for a Powerful Ukraine-Europe Art Collaboration Amid Global Conflict!
Aschaffenburg, Germany, is hosting a landmark exhibition titled 'A European Collection' at the Christian Schad Museum, opening April 30, 2026. The sho…
exhibitionsMay 2, 2026
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Past Exhibitions7

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Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp (KMSKA)

KunstKrakers. Ontdek het onzichtbare

James Ensor, Peter Paul Rubens, Jules Schmalzigaug

Leopold de Waelplaats 1, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium

Jan 1, 2026 — Jan 1, 2026

28 maart 2026 – 30 augustus 2026

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Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp (KMSKA)

Studio Rubens: Tronende Madonna – Van schets tot meesterwerk

Peter Paul Rubens

Leopold de Waelplaats 1, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium

Jan 1, 2025 — Jan 1, 2025

Peter Paul Rubens — 20 maart 2025 – 29 juni 2025

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#3,005 Atlantean Art Gallery

Early Rubens

Rubens

317 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M5T 1G4, Canada

Oct 12, 2019 — Jan 5, 2020

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Kunstmuseum Luzern

Stille Nacht Weihnachtsbilder aus fünf Jahrhunderten

Maria Pininska-Beres, Brian Dawn Chalkley, Quentin Metsys, Filippino Lippi, Peter Paul Rubens, Cornelius Engelbrechtsen

Jan 1, 2004

06.12.200318.01.2004 Stille Nacht Weihnachtsbilder aus fünf Jahrhunderten

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Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister

Permanent Exhibition at Semperbau am Zwinger

Jean-Etienne Liotard, Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn, Peter Paul Rubens, Lucas Cranach der Jüngere

Theaterplatz 1, 01067 Dresden, Germany

Permanent Exhibition at Semperbau am Zwinger

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#6,811 14-1 Galerie

Bild Becoming Famous. Peter Paul Rubens

Peter Paul Rubens

Konrad-Adenauer-Straße 30-32, 70173 Stuttgart, Germany

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#6,786 Deck Galerie für aktuelle Kunst

Becoming Famous. Peter Paul Rubens

Peter Paul Rubens

Konrad-Adenauer-Straße 30-32, 70173 Stuttgart, Germany

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Art Fair Appearances1

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Art Basel Paris — Paris
2025
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Recent Activity20

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Becoming Famous. Peter Paul Rubens
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Permanent Exhibition at Semperbau am Zwinger
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Bild Becoming Famous. Peter Paul Rubens
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Exhibition
Rubens. A global superstar in Dresden!
Jun 29, 2027
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Exhibition
The Sense of Beauty: Six Centuries of Painting from Museo de Arte de Ponce
Jun 20, 2026
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Exhibition
Rubens. The Restoration of Venus and Cupid
Jun 18, 2026
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News
Larger than life | Beryl Cook: Pride and Joy, The Box, Plymouth
May 27, 2026
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News
Rediscovered Rubens Notebook Page Goes on View for the First Time
May 25, 2026
newspaper
News
From high BMI to the ‘GLP-1 look’: how weight-loss jabs are changing the face of beauty
May 23, 2026
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Clark Art Institute to Exhibit Priceless Art Donated by Tavitian Foundation
May 21, 2026
newspaper
News
I Turned My TV Into a Rotating Art Gallery Using Free Museum Downloads
May 16, 2026
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Nasher Museum’s ‘Everything Now All At Once’ Celebrates Diversity, Resilience, and Joy
May 15, 2026
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In This Nazi-Era Restitution Dispute, the Focus Turns to a Missing Cow
May 11, 2026
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The glories of Francisco de Zurbarán’s paintings | Letters
May 8, 2026
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May Book Bag: from a guide on entering the art world to a publication about artists influenced by Ovid’s Metamorphoses
May 5, 2026
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A Museum Show Like No Other Aschaffenburg’s ‘Bavarian Nice’ Becomes the Stage for a Powerful Ukraine-Europe Art Collaboration Amid Global Conflict!
May 2, 2026
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La galerie contemporaine de la cathédrale d’Angers plaît
May 2, 2026
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Das alles bin ich! Christoph Müller’s gift, part 4
May 1, 2026
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Botticelli Painting Banned from Export Will Stay in the UK
May 1, 2026
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Botticelli under UK export ban purchased by Klesch Collection
May 1, 2026
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