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Peter Paul Rubens - Daniel in the Lion's Den

Peter Paul Rubens - Daniel in the Lion's Den

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George Bothamley
Apr 19, 2024
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Peter Paul Rubens is a master for combining realism with theatricality.

And here, with Daniel in the Lion’s Den, we see this unique talent in full effect.

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The story being depicted here is taken from the Old Testament - where King Darius is tricked by his jealous advisors into condemning the devout Daniel to be imprisoned in a lions' den, as punishment for…

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