Gideon Overcoming the Midianites
ArtistWorkshop of
Peter Paul Rubens
Flemish, b. 1577, Siegen Westphalia; d. 1640, Antwerp
Datecirca 1625–1630
MediumOil on cradled panel
Dimensions23 1/2 x 28 1/2 in. (59.7 x 72.4 cm)
Frame: 35 1/4 x 40 5/8 in. (89.5 x 103.2 cm)
Frame: 35 1/4 x 40 5/8 in. (89.5 x 103.2 cm)
ClassificationsPaintings
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the State of North Carolina
Object number52.9.207
On View
On viewProvenanceCreated Antwerp, Flanders [present day Belgium]. Possibly Petrus Johannes Snyers (1696–1757), Antwerp; [his sale, Antwerp, May 23, 1758, no. 4] [1]. [A. de Heuvel Gallery, Brussels, by 1950]. [Hal M. O’Nians, London, by 1954]; [Koetser Gallery, London]; sold to NCMA, 1954 [2].
[1] Lot description: Een schets, zijnde de Battaille van Josua tegens de Philisteinen, op panel, door P. P. Rubens, hoog 23, breet 28 duimen (A sketch, being the battle of Joshua against the Philistines, on panel, by P. P. Rubens, height 23, width 28 inches).
[2] Painting was given a 1952 accession number but was purchased in 1954.
[1] Lot description: Een schets, zijnde de Battaille van Josua tegens de Philisteinen, op panel, door P. P. Rubens, hoog 23, breet 28 duimen (A sketch, being the battle of Joshua against the Philistines, on panel, by P. P. Rubens, height 23, width 28 inches).
[2] Painting was given a 1952 accession number but was purchased in 1954.
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