Bidspirit auction | Follower of PEDRO PABLO RUBENS

Follower of PEDRO PABLO RUBENS (Flemish school, 17th century) - Pair of Scenes from the Life of Mercury - Dimensions: 18 × 10 / 23 × 15 cm. Oil on copper. Pair of mythological scenes depicting episodes from the life of Mercury, a follower of Peter Paul Rubens, 17th century. Both scenes feature a vibrant use of colour, characteristic of the Flemish school, and stand out for the richness of detail in the figures and landscapes. The metallic textures of the copper provide a shiny finish, intensifying the chromatic contrasts and dramatic scenes. The compositional style and the fluidity of the characters' movements clearly refer to the influence of Rubens in the treatment of mythological themes.