The Coronation of Marie de' Medici in Saint-Denis by Peter Paul Rubens. An elaborate Baroque scene depicting the grand coronation ceremony of a queen surrounded by noble figures, clergy, and celestial beings.
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The Coronation of Marie de' Medici in Saint-Denis

Peter Paul Rubens

1622 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A magnificent Baroque masterpiece by Peter Paul Rubens capturing the opulent coronation of Marie de' Medici.

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Where it works

A substantial artwork with a strong pulse with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.

Often works in
Dining Room · Living Room · Commercial Space
Placement
Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
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Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown

About the piece

Painted by Peter Paul Rubens around 1622, this grand canvas captures the coronation of Marie de' Medici at the Basilica of Saint-Denis. The work is a tour de force of Baroque composition, blending historical reality with allegorical grandeur through its rich textures, dynamic lighting, and immense cast of characters.

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