Massacre of the Innocents (Munich) by Peter Paul Rubens, Matthew 2:13-18, Bible.Gallery

Massacre of the Innocents (Munich) created approximately 1638 nad was completed in 1638 Its dimension is 302cm wide and 198cm high and it was drawn with oil on panel style.

Artwork Description

Massacre of the Innocents (Munich) by Peter Paul Rubens, Matthew 2:13-18, Bible.Gallery

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

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