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The Four Evangelists
Abraham Bloemaert
A dramatic Baroque depiction of the Four Evangelists in deep shadow and brilliant light.
The Four Evangelists
Peter Paul Rubens
1614 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A masterful Baroque composition by Peter Paul Rubens featuring the four Evangelists in a dynamic and richly colored scene.
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Where it works
A bold work with active energy in a warmer tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Soft gray
About the piece
Created in 1614, this masterpiece by Peter Paul Rubens depicts the four Evangelists—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—engaged in study and contemplation. The work is characterized by Rubens' signature dynamic movement, vibrant palette, and the inclusion of the symbolic creatures associated with each writer: the angel, the lion, the ox, and the eagle.
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