Name: Minerva and Mercury conduct the Duke of Buckingham to the Temple of Virtue
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Minerva and Mercury conduct the Duke of Buckingham to the Temple of Virtue

By: Peter Paul Rubens

Uploaded By: Swagart Art Gallery

Art Number: AB01129

Rs.311

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In this dynamic baroque oil painting by Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) titled "Minerva and Mercury conduct the Duke of Buckingham to the Temple of Virtue", a swirling vortex of figures engulfs the central scene. Nude cherubs and allegorical figures cascade around a robed man, presumed to be the Duke, guided by the goddess Minerva and the winged Mercury. The warm hues of flesh tones and drapery contrast with the cool blues and grays of the clouded sky. Rubens' mastery of movement and composition creates a sense of energy and drama, celebrating virtue through classical symbolism. This powerful ceiling painting, likely from the early 17th century, exemplifies Rubens' renowned ability to blend mythology and portraiture with vibrant colors and dynamic brushwork.

Minerva and Mercury conduct the Duke of Buckingham to the Temple of Virtue

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