Repoussé Copper Portrait of Peter Paul Rubens Wall Plaque, Belgium, 1900s

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A large round copper wall plaque, hand-worked in repoussé, with a relief portrait of the Flemish Baroque painter Peter Paul … Read more A large round copper wall plaque, hand-worked in repoussé, with a relief portrait of the Flemish Baroque painter Peter Paul Rubens. He is shown in his characteristic wide-brimmed hat, with curly hair, a moustache and a pointed beard, and a lace collar over his cloak. The inscription "Petrus Paulus Rubens" runs along the edge in raised letters, with his coat of arms on the right, and the whole is framed by a rope rim.

The deep relief catches the light beautifully, and the copper has a warm, natural patina. Plaques like this were popular in Belgium around 1900 as a tribute to Antwerp's most famous painter. A striking decorative piece for a living room, study or hallway, and an interesting find for anyone who loves Rubens and Flemish art. See less