Portræt af Rubens 1726 - 1748

This miniature portrait by Danish artist David Gardelle, created between 1726 and 1748, depicts the Flemish Baroque painter Peter Paul Rubens. It showcases Gardelle's ability to capture the likeness and essence of his subject, capturing Rubens' distinct features with impressive detail, including his signature mustache and the fur trim on his hat. This small-scale work is a testament to Gardelle's skill in the art of miniature portraiture, a popular genre in the 18th century. The painting currently resides in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen.