This style is characterised by its exciting effects of light and unpolished naturalism.
Rubens did not make this painting to be sold; instead he retained possession of it. He probably used it as study material for the pupils in his studio.
Peter Paul Rubens | Old Woman and Boy with Candles, 1616-1617 | Museum Mauritshuis The Hague
The State Hermitage Museum / Государственный Эрмитаж has been open to the public since 1852.
It was founded in 1764 when Empress Catherine the Great acquired a collection of paintings from the Berlin merchant Johann Ernst Gotzkowsky.
The museum celebrates the anniversary of its founding each year on 7 December, Saint Catherine's Day.
Antonio Canova | Hebe, 1800-1805
Hebe is one of the most famous works of Antonio Canova (1757-1822), an outstanding Neoclassical sculptor of the late 18th - early 19th century.
According to ancient myth, Hebe was the daughter of Zeus and Hera and was the embodiment of youth.
As serving-maid to the gods on Mount Olympus, she was responsible for bringing round cups of nectar, the drink of eternal youth and immortality, during feasts.
Pieter Bruegel o Brueghel (1525/1530-1569) fu tra gli artisti più significativi della pittura rinascimentale Olandese e Fiamminga, pittore ed incisore, noto per i suoi paesaggi e scene contadine (la cosiddetta pittura di genere); fu un pioniere nel presentare entrambi i tipi di soggetti come dipinti di grandi dimensioni.
È generalmente indicato come il Vecchio per distinguerlo dal figlio primogenito, Pieter Bruegel il Giovane.
Anche il secondogenito Jan Brueghel il Vecchio, seguì le orme paterne e così pure il nipote Jan Brueghel il Giovane.
Pieter Bruegel il Vecchio | Naval Battle in the Gulf of Naples, 1560
Pieter Jansz. Pourbus (1523-1584) was a Flemish Renaissance painter, draftsman, engineer and cartographer who was active in Bruges during the 16th century.
He is known primarily for his religious and portrait paintings.
Pourbus was the leading figure of his generation in Bruges, often pioneering techniques.
Stylistically speaking, he is part of the generation of Frans Floris.
Hans Laagland was born in Koersel (Belgium) to Ludo Laagland, a professional painter.
His father trained Hans throughout his childhood.
At the age of ten, Hans completed his first oil painting and two years later held his first solo exhibition.
As he continued to develop his skills, he became enthralled with the works and techniques of Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640), and at fifteen he set out to study those masterful techniques.
