Peter Paul Rubens
(1577-1640)
Amor schnitzt den Bogen,
1614
Material / Technology / Carrier
Leinwand
Dimensions of the object
142,5 x 107 cm
Displayed
AP OG Kabinett 7
Acquisition
Aus der Kurfürstlichen Galerie München
Stock
Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen - Alte Pinakothek München
Citation
Peter Paul Rubens, Amor schnitzt den Bogen, 1614, Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen - Alte Pinakothek München, URL: https://www.sammlung.pinakothek.de/en/artwork/k2xnNB5xPd (Last updated on 08.05.2023)
A painting by Parmigianino served Rubens as a model for this copy, which however departs noticeably from the original. Aside from the desire to have celebrated works by other masters represented in his collection, Rubens was clearly drawn to the challenge of outdoing a well-known work. He deliberately chose an image that had enjoyed enormous fame during the 16th century.
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