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Nicolaas Rubens: Heir to a Master's Legacy

An academic exploration of Nicolaas Rubens, son of the Flemish master Peter Paul Rubens, detailing his family connections, career, and place within the renowned Rubens family legacy.

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Family Connections

Lineage and Marriage

Nicolaas Peter Paul Rubens, Lord of Rameyen (1618โ€“1655), was the esteemed son of the celebrated Flemish Baroque painter Peter Paul Rubens and his first wife, Isabella Brant.[2][3] He entered into matrimony in 1640 with Constancia Helman (1609โ€“1678). Constancia was the daughter of Ferdinand Helman, a distinguished Schepen (magistrate) of Antwerp, and Catherine vander Veken. Both of Constancia's parents are interred in the historic Saint James' Church in Antwerp.[1]

Genealogical Tree

Nicolaas Rubens' descendants formed significant branches within the Antwerp nobility and society. His lineage includes notable figures and connections, illustrating the enduring influence of the Rubens family.

Nicolaas Rubens, Lord of Rameyen (1618โ€“1655)

  • Married Constancia Helman (1609โ€“1678)
    • 1.0.0/ Albert Maria Rubens, Lord of Rameyen (1642โ€“1672): Alderman of Antwerp. Married Catharina Vecquemans.
      • 1.1.0/ Maria Catharina Rubens (1672โ€“1710): Married to Alexander IV Goubau, Lord of Mespelaere (1658โ€“1712), Grand Almoner of Antwerp.
        • 1.1.1./ Georges Alexander Goubau, Lord of Mespelaer (1697โ€“1760): Married Maria Bosschaert.
    • 2.0.0/ Jan Nicolaas Rubens, Lord of Rameyen (1648โ€“1713): Married Cornelie Constantia Helman, daughter of the Lord of Waesbeeke.
      • 2.1.0/ Cornelia Paulina Philippine Rubens (1677โ€“1738): Married Honore Henri, Count of Esbeke, Viscount de Haeghen, Lord of Riviere d'Arschot (1659โ€“1739).
        • 2.1.1/ Nicolas Clement Honore van der Hagen, died 1729.
        • 2.1.2/ Constantia Honorine Theresia van der Hagen, Countess d'Esbeke: Married Ferdinand Philippe de Vischer, Baron of Celles, Lord Mayor of Brussels.
    • 3.0.0/ Theresia Constantia Rubens (1691โ€“1764): Married Eugene vander Dussen, Lord of Bornival and Baron of the Holy Roman Empire (1683โ€“1745). Their branch became extinct.[1]

Career and Residences

Artistic Portrayals

Nicolaas Rubens was frequently depicted by his father, the eminent Peter Paul Rubens, particularly during his childhood. These portrayals appear in various works, including significant altarpieces and intimate family portraits, offering visual records of his early life within the artistic milieu of his father.[2][3]

Estates and Inheritance

Leveraging the considerable fortune inherited from his father, Nicolaas Rubens acquired the Lordship of Rameyen (also known as Ramay) in 1643. Rameyen Castle, situated in the parish of Gestel, served as his primary residence until his death. He also maintained a secondary estate, the Hof van Ursele, which had been acquired by his father, Peter Paul Rubens, on May 29, 1627.[4]

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References

References

  1.  Peter Paul Rubens: The Drawings Door Anne-Marie S. Logan,Peter Paul Rubens,Michiel Plomp,Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.) - Adoration of Staatliche Museen Kassel.
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