Among the rare examples of Italianate domestic architecture in Antwerp are a few large houses built for painters. Obviously the standard was set by Rubens who between 1616 and 1621 had the house he had bought in 1610 with land along the Wapper converted and extended with a large studio. He drew the plans himself for the extension, which fulfilled the wishes of the artist, businessman, family man and art collector that he was.
Summary of works by Rubens |
Religious themes |
until 1616 | 1617-20 | 1620s | 1630s |
Altarpieces in Antwerp Cathedral | Biblical scenes |
Mythological themes |
until 1614 | 1614-29 | 1630s |
Large royal projects | Allegorical themes |
Portraits |
until 1629 | 1630s |
Miscellaneous |
Landscapes | Hunting and other themes |
Graphic works | Architecture |