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Study for "The Bear Hunt" (for the Alcázar, Madrid)

Peter Paul Rubens (Flemish, 1577–1640)

Study for "The Bear Hunt" (for the Alcázar, Madrid)

Peter Paul Rubens (Flemish, 1577–1640)
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Period

Baroque

Theme

Daily Life

Medium

oil on wood

Current Location

Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland

The Story

Study for "The Bear Hunt" (for the Alcázar, Madrid) 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.