A Van Brandt (XX) - Studie naar Peter Paul Rubens - Afrikaans

Great masterful painting – 'After Rubens' – A. Van Brandt (1971) – Oil on canvas – 70 × 80 cm – Very rare edition
Description

Impressive and monumental painting titled 'Naar Rubens', created by A. Van Brandt in 1971. It is a high-quality 20th-century study of Peter Paul Rubens, based on his famous head studies of African men that Rubens made in Antwerp.

Rubens did not depict these models in a context of slavery, but exactly the opposite.
He was one of the first European artists to depict people of African descent realistically, with dignity, and individually, paying special attention to expression, character, and humanity. As a result, these studies today hold significant art historical importance and emotional value.

A. Van Brandt has masterfully translated this into a warm, expressive, and lifelike work. The skin tones, light reflections, and character portraits are executed with great technical skill. Due to its size (70 × 80 cm) and rich expression, this piece becomes a real eye-catcher.

Perfect as a luxurious Christmas gift, a collector's item, or a unique decorative piece with a strong historical appearance.

Heritage & art historical significance

Study of Peter Paul Rubens, signed as: “After Rubens – A. Van Brandt 1971”.

Rubens' portrait studies of African men are iconic works within the Baroque, today internationally acclaimed for their humanity, strength, and individuality.

This work is not African folk art, but an artistic interpretation by a renowned Flemish master, executed with exceptional painting technique.

From a private Belgian collection.

Dimensions

70 × 80 cm (without a frame)

With original gilded frame.

Condition

Oil painting on canvas in good condition, with slight signs of aging.

Gilded frame in good condition with minor signs of use appropriate for its age.

rarity

Such large, technically strong copies of Rubens studies are highly sought after and almost never appear in this quality.
Very decorative, unique, and museum-like in appearance.

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