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St. Clare of Assisi, displaying the Pyx, 1620 (oil on panel)
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St. Clare of Assisi, displaying the Pyx, 1620 (oil on panel)
CH11409 St. Clare of Assisi, displaying the Pyx, 1620 (oil on panel) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 48x40 cm; Rubenshuis, Antwerp, Belgium; (add.info.: This sketch is a modello in grisaille for one of the thirty-nine ceiling paintings Rubens for the Antwerp Jesuit church. The ceiling of the Jesuit church was completed in 1621. Less than a century later, in 1718, they were lost in a fire. Fortunately, a large number of preparatory oil sketches were preserved.
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Media ID 22808576
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This print showcases a remarkable masterpiece by Peter Paul Rubens, titled "St. Clare of Assisi, displaying the Pyx". Painted in 1620 with oil on panel, this exquisite artwork measures 48x40 cm and is currently housed at the Rubenshuis in Antwerp, Belgium. The painting depicts St. Clare of Assisi, a revered saint known for her devotion to God and her role as one of the first followers of St. Francis of Assisi. In this particular portrayal, she is seated gracefully while holding the Pyx—a sacred vessel used to carry the Eucharist. What makes this piece even more intriguing is its historical significance. This sketch served as a modello in grisaille for one of thirty-nine ceiling paintings that Rubens created for the Antwerp Jesuit church around 1621. Sadly, these magnificent works were tragically lost in a fire almost a century later in 1718. However, thanks to meticulous preservation efforts, numerous preparatory oil sketches like this one have survived. Rubens' attention to detail and his ability to capture emotion are evident in every brushstroke of this painting. The soft lighting illuminates St. Clare's serene face and highlights her habit—symbolizing her commitment to religious life as a nun. This print from Fine Art Finder allows us to appreciate not only Rubens' artistic genius but also offers us an intimate glimpse into an important chapter of art history that would otherwise be lost forever.
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