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The Specialist | The Rediscovery of Rubens’ The Massacre of the Innocents, with George Gordon

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The Rediscovery of Rubens' Masterpiece: A Scene of Violence and Emotion

This chapter explores the remarkable early work 'The Massacre of the Innocents' by Rubens, which was hidden for nearly 250 years before being rediscovered and sold for a record price. It examines the painting's intense imagery, composition, and its importance in both art history and Rubens' career post-Italy.

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