The Triumph of the Church (sketch) - Rubens
Image series :
Notice précédente Notice n°8 sur 11 Notice suivante
Date :
1626
Type of image :
Peinture sur bois
Dimensions (HxL cm) :
63.5x105 cm
Topic :
Storage Location :
P001698
Description
History :
2. Panel originally 62x99 cm enlarged on all four sides. Painted as a study for a tapestry, commissioned by Philip II's daughter for the Franciscan convent in Madrid: the Descalzas Reales. The convent church was famous for its festivities in honor of the Blessed Sacrament. The tapestries were woven in Brussels and are still on display at the convent.
Technical Data
Notice #000813
Past ID :
A0132
Image editing :
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