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 (1618โ1655), 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 (1609โ1678). 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.
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]
References
References
- 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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