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A Faun Grasping a Bunch of Grapes by Peter Paul Rubens (Flemish, 1577–1640).
“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
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A Faun Grasping a Bunch of Grapes
Peter Paul Rubens (Flemish, 1577–1640)
A Faun Grasping a Bunch of Grapes
Peter Paul Rubens (Flemish, 1577–1640)32 people viewing now
Period
Baroque
Theme
Daily Life
Medium
black chalk and brush and brown wash; framing lines in pen and black ink
Current Location
Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland
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A restrained palette and sculptural lighting create a solemn geometry. The wooden crate and letter anchor the narrative with journalistic precision.
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