Pieter Pauwel Collection (#2)

The Judgment of Paris, 1750. Creators: Pierre Etienne Moitte, Pierre Francois Tardieu
The Judgment of Paris, 1750

Two heads of cherubs, 1800. Creator: Thomas Cheesman
Two heads of cherubs, 1800

Saint Cecilia playing the organ surrounded by putti, ca. 1640-59

The Holy Family with Saint Anne, ca. 1625-35. Creator: Boetius Adams Bolswert
The Holy Family with Saint Anne, ca. 1625-35

Saint Teresa of Avila interceding for Bernardino de Mendoza, ca. 1640-59

Portrait of Theophrastus Paracelsus, 1615-43. Creator: Pieter Soutman
Portrait of Theophrastus Paracelsus, 1615-43

Portrait of Helena Fourment, with a young page behind her, 1782

Portrait of Susanna Lunden, sister of Helena Fourment, 1769. Creator: William Pether
Portrait of Susanna Lunden, sister of Helena Fourment, 1769

Portrait of Helena Fourment, 1780. Creator: William Dickinson
Portrait of Helena Fourment, 1780

Portrait of an old man with a beard, ca. 1787-1851. Creator: Vincenz Georg Kininger
Portrait of an old man with a beard, ca. 1787-1851

Saint Francis Xavier with a divine light emanating towards him from the upper left, with a crucifix, mitre, and book on a table at left, ca. 1623-33

Diana returning from the chase, accompanied by dogs and her nymphs at left, two satyrs at right, ca. 1808

The Holy Family, with the Christ child asleep in the Virgins lap, ca. 1778-86

Hero crowned by Victory, who places a laurel wreath on his head, Venus and Cupid at left, Envy at left in the background, Silenus on the ground, under the heros foot, ca. 1735-61

Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, 1784. Creator: Philippe Lambert Joseph Spruyt
Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, 1784

Portrait of Isabella Clara Eugenia, Infanta of Spain, ca. 1650

Portrait of Philip III, King of Spain, ca. 1650. Creator: Pieter de Jode II
Portrait of Philip III, King of Spain, ca. 1650

Allegory of Good Government, seated at center and being crowned by a putto and a woman at left, Justice standing atop a hydra at right, ca. 1640-74

The Visitation, 1625-74. Creator: Pieter de Jode II
The Visitation, 1625-74

Old Woman with a Brazier, after Rubens, 18th century. Creator: Pierre Francois Basan
Old Woman with a Brazier, after Rubens, 18th century

Saint Pepin I and his daughter, Saint Begga, ca. 1645-72

Satyr and Bacchante, ca. 1650-67. Creator: Cornelis van Poelenburgh
Satyr and Bacchante, ca. 1650-67

The education of the Virgin, with Saint Anne seated on a bench looking upwards and putting her arm around the Virgin, ca. 1645-78

Bust portrait of Philip Rubens, in a niche, ca. 1627-78. Creator: Cornelis Galle II
Bust portrait of Philip Rubens, in a niche, ca. 1627-78

Venus nursing three Cupids in a landscape, ca. 1627-78. Creator: Cornelis Galle II
Venus nursing three Cupids in a landscape, ca. 1627-78

The bust of Seneca, in a stonework niche, ca. 1615. Creator: Cornelis Galle I
The bust of Seneca, in a stonework niche, ca. 1615. [Originally believed to depict Seneca the Younger]

The Intercession of the Virgin, kneeling on a cloud at right before Christ, standing at left holding the cross, ca. 1610-37

The Garden of Love (right block), 1630s. Creator: Christoffel Jegher
The Garden of Love (right block), 1630s

Atalanta and Meleager, 1618-84. Creator: Cornelis Bloemaert
Atalanta and Meleager, 1618-84

The education of the Virgin, with Saint Anne and the Virgin Mary reading with two putti overhead, ca. 1700-24

The March of Silenus, ca. 1652. Creator: Christoffel Jegher
The March of Silenus, ca. 1652

Deianeira receiving the poisoned tunic from Nessus, and the wounded centaur falling to the ground at left, 1778

Night scene in a cave with an old woman holding burning coals in a pot, a boy blowing into the fire at left, ca. 1750-57

Portrait of a young woman, 1786. Creators: Crescentius Josephus Johannes Seydelmann, Christian Friedrich Stolzel
Portrait of a young woman, 1786

The Vision of Saint Francis, kneeling at right, receiving the Christ child from the Virgin Mary, 1650

Seneca at the bath, standing in a niche with his feet in a basin, ca. 1615. ca. 1615
Seneca at the bath, standing in a niche with his feet in a basin, ca. 1615

Landscape with Draw-Well, 1638-60. Creator: Cornelis Galle I
Landscape with Draw-Well, 1638-60

Bacchus accompanied by a Bacchante and a faun, 1768. Creators: Carlo Faucci
Bacchus accompanied by a Bacchante and a faun, 1768

Ganymede, leaning on an eagle, receiving the cup from Hebe, 1786

Plate 17: The exchange of the two princesses in Hendaye; allegorical scene with Anne of Austria and Elizabeth of Bourbon standing on a bridge holding hands from Recueil de la Galerie du Luxembourg

The Judgment of Solomon, 1595-1633. Creator: Boetius Adams Bolswert
The Judgment of Solomon, 1595-1633

Portrait of a bearded man holding a book, ca. 1750-1815

The Feast of Venus, with groups of satyrs, nymphs, and putti dancing around a statue of Venus, 1732

Portrait of Cardinal Infante Ferdinand of Austria, 1728

The Young Bacchus, holding a flute, 1728. Creator: Anton Joseph von Prenner
The Young Bacchus, holding a flute, 1728

Aeneas fleeing Troy, with a group of six figures leaving the city at left, Aeneas carrying his father Anchises on his back, followed by his wife Creusa and his son Ascanius, two servants at far left

Saint Pepin I and his daughter, Saint Begga, 1732. Creator: Anton Joseph von Prenner
Saint Pepin I and his daughter, Saint Begga, 1732

Rubens, his wife, Helena Fourment, and their child, ca. 1770. Creator: Charles Phillips
Rubens, his wife, Helena Fourment, and their child, ca. 1770

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Pieter Pauwel, a name that resonates with the rich tapestry of art history. From the brushstrokes of Peter Paul Rubens to the engravings by Lucas Vorsterman II, his legacy is intertwined with masterpieces that have stood the test of time. In "The Descent of the Holy Spirit, " painted in 1619, Rubens captures a divine moment as heavenly light bathes figures below. The ethereal scene transports viewers into a realm where spirituality and art converge. Vorsterman's "Satyr with Grapes and Two Tigers" showcases his skillful engraving technique. This captivating piece from 1614-1679 depicts mythical creatures entwined amidst lush foliage, evoking both fascination and fear. "The apotheosis of James I in an oval at center" presents a regal spectacle adorned with putti-laden friezes. This grand composition pays homage to royalty while showcasing intricate detailing that captivates onlookers. Quirin Mark's "The meeting of Diogenes of Sinope and Alexander the Great" brings ancient philosophy to life through vivid strokes. Painted in 1784, this artwork immortalizes an encounter between two iconic figures from different realms. "Cimon and Pero, " created by Cornelis van Caukercken around 1650-80, tells a heart-wrenching tale through its poignant imagery. The painting portrays selfless love against all odds—an emotional narrative frozen in time for generations to ponder upon. An unknown artist's rendition titled "Rubens (1577-1640)" offers insight into Pieter Pauwel himself—a tribute to one who left an indelible mark on art history through his own unique style and vision. Freeman's mid-19th-century masterpiece "By whose stripes ye were healed" invokes profound religious symbolism, reminding us of redemption found within suffering—a testament to faith transcending time. George Presbury's c.