One of 24 paintings commissioned by Marie de Medici, this depicts her arrival in her adopted country, escorted by Poseidon, Triton and voluptuous friends. The Rubens Ceiling (1629-35, Banqueting House ...

Rubens delivered. Works like The Descent from the Cross (1612–14) balanced theatrical piety with palpable humanity, while his Marie de’ Medici Cycle (1622–25) redefined political propaganda as high ...

Learn more about and find out how to visit the Lettering, Printing and Graphic Design Collections Images: Two images at top of article show staff and students examining artworks in the collection and ...

Bob Campbell - June 21, 2025 This is Flemish artist Peter Paul Rubens’ depiction of the Apostle Peter holding the keys of Heaven. Rubens lived from 1577-1640. (Courtesy Photo) ...

Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul June 29, 2025 Acts 12:1-11 Psalm 34 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 17-18 Matthew 16:13-19 ...

The Solemnity of St. Peter and St. Paul — the princes of the apostles and the patrons of the city of Rome — will take on a special character this year, especially for American Catholics.

THIS may be the day of “Peter and Paul”, but, going by the principal-service lectionary, Peter is the one who counts. The second and third service lectionaries confirm the same priority. The reason ...

They are still together, and remain keen allies of “the Alliance”. Vive la France: Paul and Marie-Louise Thornton-Smith met at Alliance Francaise de Melbourne as teenagers in 1971. Chris Hopkins ...

De Bruyne had previously expressed hope of staying at City but the club decided not to offer him a new deal as they undertake an overhaul of the squad following an underwhelming season. He leaves ...

One of the best pieces of real estate in Rome actually belongs to France. The Villa Medici, a Renaissance villa, sits in the heart of the Italian capital, high up on Mount Pincio, with seven hectares ...