Contains nudity
oil paint
Massacre of the Innocents
Peter Paul Rubens
A monumental and emotionally charged Baroque masterpiece by Peter Paul Rubens, featuring intense movement and dramatic lighting.
The Massacre of the Innocents
Charles Le Brun
1665 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A powerful and dramatic Baroque masterpiece depicting a poignant historical narrative with masterful lighting and dynamic composition.
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Where it works
A substantial artwork with a strong pulse in walnut and cognac tones — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Commercial Space · Library · Study
- Placement
- Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
- Walls
- Reads clearly on light, mid, or deeper walls
- Color notes
- Rich brown, Charcoal black, Aged gold
About the piece
Created around 1665 by Charles Le Brun, First Painter to King Louis XIV, this painting is a quintessential example of French Baroque classicism. The work displays a masterful command of complex multi-figure composition, set against an evocative landscape of ancient pyramids and Roman-inspired structures. The dramatic use of light and the intense emotional range of the figures create a profound sense of movement and gravity.
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