Artwork
Feast of Herod
Feast of Herod is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Peter Paul Rubens. It is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.
About this work
Overview
Feast of Herod is a 1660 oil painting by Flemish Baroque artist Peter Paul Rubens, characterized by dynamic composition and vivid coloration.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays a religious scene from Christian history, embodying the dramatic and expressive qualities promoted by the Counter-Reformation.
Technique & Style
Rubens employed his distinctive Flemish Baroque style, blending classical influences with intense emotional expression through color and composition.
History & Provenance
Created in 1660, the work is now part of the National Gallery of Ireland's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sir Peter Paul Rubens ( ROO-bənz; Dutch: ; 28 June 1577 – 30 May 1640) was a Flemish artist and diplomat.
