A Study of a Bearded Man

Peter Paul Rubens (1577 - 1640)

Fitzwilliam Museum

1616 - 1618

Study for the head of Caspar in The Adoration of the Magi, the centre panel of the triptych commissioned from Rubens for the church of S. Jean, Malines.

• Medium: oil on oak panel
• Dimensions: 68 x 53 cm
• Art Fund Grant: £9808 ( Total: £62,000)
• ArtFunded in: 1980
• Vendor: Hanson Estate

Provenance

Probably listed as one lot in the inventory of Rubens' effects after his death in 1640; said to have been given by the Duke of Bavaria to the Duc d'Albery, from whom purchased by Lord Belper between 1817 and 1821; by descent in the Belper family at Kindston Hall, Derby until sold Sotheby's 18 Nov 1959 lot 33; Bought by Hanson Estate in 1959.

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