Portrait of Thomas Howard, 2nd Earl of Arundel by Peter Paul Rubens. A waist-up portrait of a bearded man in profile, wearing a fur-trimmed robe and a blue ribbon with a medallion.

Portrait of Thomas Howard, 2nd Earl of Arundel

Peter Paul Rubens

1630 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A dignified 17th-century portrait of the Earl of Arundel by Peter Paul Rubens.

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Where it works

A grounded artwork with confident presence with softened warm notes — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Library · Study · Office
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Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
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Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black

About the piece

This masterly portrait by Peter Paul Rubens captures Thomas Howard, 2nd Earl of Arundel, around 1630. The work showcases Rubens' characteristic fluid brushwork and sensitive psychological depth, particularly in the Earl's contemplative gaze and the tactile rendering of his fur-lined cloak.