Massacre of the Innocents (Munich) by Peter Paul Rubens, Matthew 2:13-18, Bible.Gallery
Massacre of the Innocents (Munich) is a oil on panel painting by Peter Paul Rubens (1577–1640), created in c. 1638. Measuring 302 × 198 cm, it depicts the biblical scene from Matthew 2:13-18. This painting is housed at Alte Pinakothek, Barer Straße 27, Munich.
Massacre of the Innocents (Munich) created
approximately
1638
and was completed in 1638
Its dimension is 302cm wide and
198cm high
and it was drawn with oil on panel style.
Artwork Description
The Massacre of the Innocents is the subject of two paintings by Peter Paul Rubens depicting the episode of the biblical Massacre of the Innocents of Bethlehem, as related in the Gospel of Matthew (2:13-18). The first, measuring 142 x 182 cm, was painted after his return to his native Antwerp in 1608, following eight years spent in Italy.
Artist : Peter Paul Rubens