Rubens

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Part of the Spirits of Art series — a collection of portraits dedicated to legendary artists whose influence continues to live beyond time. Peter Paul Rubens returns in full Baroque splendour — the sweeping red curtain, the proud black hat, the glint of a sword beneath a skeletal gaze. Everything here is movement and richness, the confidence of a man who painted kings and gods with equal ease. Yet the bare skull beneath the hat reminds us that even grandeur bows to time. There is warmth in the details, from the soft collar to the golden evening sky, that makes the piece feel alive rather than solemn. To live with this Rubens is to invite a little theatre into the room, and to feel his bold, generous spirit still holding court. Acrylic on Canvas 20 x 28 inches