Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) & Jan Boekhorst (1604-1668), After - Splendid 1880 copy of Portrait of a Woman Reading





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“Splendid 1880 copy of Portrait of a Woman Reading” is a framed 19th-century German oil painting after Peter Paul Rubens and Jan Boekhorst.
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A truly splendid 19th-century German interpretation of a Baroque composition associated with Peter Paul Rubens and his collaborator Jan Boekhorst, depicting an elegant young woman absorbed in reading portrayed in a moment of quiet contemplation.
Peter Paul Rubens (1577–1640) was one of the most influential and celebrated painters of the Flemish Baroque. Renowned for his dynamic compositions, expressive figures, sumptuous colouring and masterful treatment of light, Rubens exerted an extraordinary influence on European painting throughout the 17th century and beyond. His prolific Antwerp workshop employed numerous talented assistants and collaborators, among them Jan Boekhorst (1604–1668), a German-born painter who worked in the Flemish Baroque tradition and was closely associated with Rubens's artistic circle. Boekhorst subsequently established his own reputation through religious, mythological and historical compositions.
This accomplished German copy, dating to around 1880, reflects the enduring fascination with Rubens's artistic legacy during the 19th century, when Old Master compositions were frequently revisited and reproduced by European painters. The work captures the characteristic Baroque interplay of light and shadow, rich tonal contrasts and graceful figure modelling.
The painting makes an attractive and characterful addition to any art collection.
⦿ Signed lower right: F Ro ... C. n Rubens 1880
⦿ Dimensions (approx.): 33,5 x 50,5 cm (artwork), 45 x 62,5 cm (incl. frame/total).
⦿ Condition: Exhibits an authentic patina of age (see pictures). Renewed varnish.
⦿ Please note: Frame included gratis; comes as a gift and should be treated as such.
⦿ Shipping: Fast dispatch ✓ Tracked ✓ Insured ✓ Eco-friendly ✓
– Dispatched from Germany, or local (free coffee:)) pick-up available. Please ensure your shipping details are complete and accurate to help avoid delays.
⦿ Please consider reusing or recycling the packaging. Thank you!
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✦ WORLDWIDE FREE SHIPPING ✦ BEST-RATED ✦ Discover more beautiful paintings in my other listings!
A truly splendid 19th-century German interpretation of a Baroque composition associated with Peter Paul Rubens and his collaborator Jan Boekhorst, depicting an elegant young woman absorbed in reading portrayed in a moment of quiet contemplation.
Peter Paul Rubens (1577–1640) was one of the most influential and celebrated painters of the Flemish Baroque. Renowned for his dynamic compositions, expressive figures, sumptuous colouring and masterful treatment of light, Rubens exerted an extraordinary influence on European painting throughout the 17th century and beyond. His prolific Antwerp workshop employed numerous talented assistants and collaborators, among them Jan Boekhorst (1604–1668), a German-born painter who worked in the Flemish Baroque tradition and was closely associated with Rubens's artistic circle. Boekhorst subsequently established his own reputation through religious, mythological and historical compositions.
This accomplished German copy, dating to around 1880, reflects the enduring fascination with Rubens's artistic legacy during the 19th century, when Old Master compositions were frequently revisited and reproduced by European painters. The work captures the characteristic Baroque interplay of light and shadow, rich tonal contrasts and graceful figure modelling.
The painting makes an attractive and characterful addition to any art collection.
⦿ Signed lower right: F Ro ... C. n Rubens 1880
⦿ Dimensions (approx.): 33,5 x 50,5 cm (artwork), 45 x 62,5 cm (incl. frame/total).
⦿ Condition: Exhibits an authentic patina of age (see pictures). Renewed varnish.
⦿ Please note: Frame included gratis; comes as a gift and should be treated as such.
⦿ Shipping: Fast dispatch ✓ Tracked ✓ Insured ✓ Eco-friendly ✓
– Dispatched from Germany, or local (free coffee:)) pick-up available. Please ensure your shipping details are complete and accurate to help avoid delays.
⦿ Please consider reusing or recycling the packaging. Thank you!

