Antechamber (9)

Antechamber (9)

The intimate atmosphere of this room is mainly due to the muted gold leather on the walls. This typical form of wall decoration was commonly used in the 17th century in patrician residences.

 

In this room

Portrait of a young woman

Portrait of a young woman as St Agnes

This portrait shows a richly dressed young lady representing Saint Agnes, the patron saint of virgins. She is recognisable from her traditional attributes.

Palazzi di Genova

Palazzi di Genova

In this time, Rubens was not only considered a scholarly painter, but also a lover and connoisseur of antique and contemporary Italian architecture.

Sleeping Silenus

Sleeping Silenus

This relief illustrates a story told by the Roman poet Virgil (70 BC-AD 19).

Isabella wearing a habit

The Infanta Isabella wearing the habit of the Poor Clares

Isabella (1566-1633) and her husband, Archduke Albert, were among Rubens’s most important patrons.

Source: website The Rubens House