649 Antoine Trouvain (1656-1708), after Peter Paul Rubens - Le Mariage de la Reine - (The Marriage of the Queen)

Plate 8: The marriage by proxy of Marie de' Medici; inside the cathedral of Sta Maria del Fiore in Florence, Marie de' Medici standing with her uncle Duke Ferdinand I in front of Cardinal Aldobrandini, surrounded by a crowd, a dog in lower right; after Peter Paul Rubens. Published in Paris, France.

Peter Paul Rubens (1577–1640) was a highly influential Flemish Baroque painter. Rubens is considered one of the foremost painters of the Baroque period, known for his dynamic compositions, vivid color palette, and dramatic use of light and shadow. He painted a wide range of subjects, including religious and mythological scenes, portraits, landscapes, and historical events. His paintings often featured robust figures and a sense of movement.

Artist or Maker:

Antoine Trouvain

Medium:

Engraving with etching

Date:

1710