Contains nudity
Figure Studies
The Brazen Serpent
Peter Paul Rubens
A masterpiece of Baroque drama by Peter Paul Rubens, depicting the biblical scene of Moses and the Brazen Serpent with intense movement and rich color.
Head of Medusa
Peter Paul Rubens
1617 · Oil Paint, Panel
A dramatic Baroque masterpiece by Peter Paul Rubens depicting the severed head of the mythological Gorgon.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with lively force with softened warm notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Dining Room
- Placement
- Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Olive green
About the piece
This powerful 1617 work by Peter Paul Rubens captures the moment after Medusa's decapitation. Known for its visceral realism, the painting features a tangle of meticulously rendered snakes, lizards, and insects, showcasing the artist's mastery of anatomy and naturalistic detail in a dark, dramatic landscape.
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