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The Massacre of the Innocents is the subject of two paintings by Peter Paul Rubens depicting the episode of the biblical Massacre of the Innocents of Bethlehem, as related in the Gospel of Matthew (2:13–18).
- Oil on Canvas, Flemish Baroque
One of the most compelling and emotionally charged artworks by the renowned Flemish painter Peter Paul Rubens is “The Massacre of the Innocents.” Created between 1611 and 1612, this monumental masterpiece stands as a testament to Rubens’ artistic genius and his ability to capture raw human emotions on canvas.
Oct 14, 2023 · The Massacre of the Innocents, painted by Peter Paul Rubens in 1612, is one of a pair of paintings by this famous artist. The second work, completed much later in his life, is a different version of the same spectacle.
Oct 14, 2023 · Peter Paul Rubens produced several different interpretations of the theme of the Massacre of the Innocents with this one being completed around 1636-1638, just a few years before his death. The canvas in front of us features an extraordinary level of detail, with figures found in every corner.
Feb 10, 2024 · The Massacre of the Innocents, a remarkable masterpiece by the renowned Flemish artist Peter Paul Rubens, holds profound significance in the world of art. Painted in 1611-1612 during the Baroque period, this oil on canvas work depicts a chilling scene from the biblical story in which King Herod orde
Mar 9, 2023 · Amanda Bradley Petitgas (co-founder of Athena Art Foundation) explores this masterpiece by Peter Paul Rubens. This is the penultimate video in our six-part series 'My Favourite Artwork', in...
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The Massacre of the Innocents depicts the episode of the biblical Massacre of the Innocents of Bethlehem, as related in the Gospel of Matthew. Rubens put the drama outside Herod's palace. Herod was the king who ordered the killing of all young male children in Bethlehem.
