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The Feast of Herod (recto)

Peter Paul Rubens (Flemish, 1577–1640)

The Feast of Herod (recto)

Peter Paul Rubens (Flemish, 1577–1640)
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Period

Baroque

Theme

Daily Life

Medium

pen and brown ink, with black and red chalk, touched with white gouache

Current Location

Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland

The Story

The Feast of Herod (recto) by Peter Paul Rubens (Flemish, 1577–1640).

“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”

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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.