Peter Paul Rubens (1577–1640) D'après - La Sainte Famille et les Anges

The Holy Family and the Angels (after Peter Paul Rubens, 1577–1640)
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions (without frame): approx. 82 x 84 cm.
Estimated period: 18th – early 19th century.
Frame: Blackened wood frame, carved with vegetal motifs.
Attribution: Work after Peter Paul Rubens (1577–1640)

Artistic description
This large religious painting, created with oil on canvas, is a faithful interpretation of a composition inspired by Peter Paul Rubens, an undisputed master of Flemish baroque painting. The scene depicts the Virgin Mary seated, holding a young female figure in her arms, likely a representation of Mary as a child or a saint. In the background stands a bearded man, identified as Saint Joseph, observing the scene with kindness.

At the top, two winged little angels emerge from a golden cloud. They carry symbolic attributes such as a garland of flowers and a branch – perhaps olive or lily – evoking peace, purity, and virtue respectively. The whole scene is bathed in a serene atmosphere, imbued with spirituality and gentleness.

The classical architecture in the background – stone balustrade, column, tree silhouettes, and bright sky – enhances the noble and solemn character of the composition. This staging is typical of the Rubénienne influence, where religiosity combines with a strong sense of movement, light, and theatricality.

Historical and artistic context
The work was created based on a model by Peter Paul Rubens (1577–1640), one of the most influential artists of the Baroque Europe. His religious compositions inspired many copies, studies, and reinterpretations, particularly in the 18th and 19th centuries, when painting academies and workshops encouraged the study of the great Flemish and Italian masters.

This painting is fully in line with this tradition. It is probably a work created by a painter trained at the academy, intended for a private collection, a religious institution, or an aristocratic interior.

Main strengths of the work
Important religious painting by Rubens, a master of Flemish Baroque.

Rich in symbols: angels, the Holy Family, sacred architecture.

Oil on canvas with a notable size (82 x 84 cm), decorative and characterful qualities.

Carved black wooden frame of 19th-century style.

High-quality academic work, faithful to the spirit and structure of the original Rubénian works.


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The frame shown in the photos above was added to the artwork by the seller or a third party. This frame is included at no additional cost so that you can hang the artwork upon receipt. The frame is offered and is not considered an integral part of the artwork. Consequently, any potential damage to the frame that does not affect the artwork itself will not be a valid reason to file a claim or request order cancellation.