Museum Art Reproductions Massacre of the Innocents, 1637 by Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640, Germany) | WahooArt.com

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Museum Art Reproductions Massacre of the Innocents, 1637 by Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640, Germany) | WahooArt.com

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[H2]Size and Media[/H2] [B]The Massacre of the Innocents[/B] is a large-scale painting, measuring 199 x 302 cm. It was created using oil on panel, a technique that allows for rich colors and deep shadows. This masterpiece is available as a handmade oil painting reproduction or print on canvas at [A href='https://WahooArt.com/Art.nsf/Buy?open&RA=8YDFN3']wahooart.com[/A]. [H2]Style and Date[/H2] Created in the Baroque style, The Massacre of the Innocents showcases Rubens' mastery of movement, sensuality, and color. This painting was completed around 1636-1638, near the end of his prolific career. [H2]Location[/H2] Originally created for a private collection in Vienna, Austria, The Massacre of the Innocents now resides at the Alte Pinakothek museum in Munich, Germany. This renowned art institution houses an extensive collection of Old Master paintings from the fourteenth to the eighteenth century. [H2]History[/H2] The Massacre of the Innocents has a fascinating history. For over two centuries, it was misattributed to one of Rubens' students. It wasn't until 2001 that an art historian correctly identified it as a genuine Rubens work. The painting then sold at auction for £49.5 million and was later donated to the Art Gallery of Ontario in Canada, where it remains a prized possession. [H2]About Peter Paul Rubens[/H2] Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) was a Flemish painter known for his Baroque style and masterful use of color. His works often depicted religious and mythological themes, and he was highly influential in the development of European painting. Explore more of Rubens' art at [A href='https://WahooArt.com/@/PeterPaulRubens']wahooart.com[/A]. [A href='https://WahooArt.com/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=painting+by+peter+paul+rubens+peter+paul+rubens+massacre+of+the+innocents,painting,peter,paul,rubens,massacre,innocents,199+x+302+cm,alte+pinakothek,alte,pinakothek,munich,germany,baroque,oil+on+panel,panel&']Painting by 'Peter Paul Rubens' | Peter Paul Rubens:Massacre of the Innocents (199 x 302 cm,Alte Pinakothek (Munich, Germany),Baroque,Oil On Panel,)[/A]