Rubenshuis
thumb|right|200px|upright|The Rubenshuis exterior, as seen from the Wapper The is the former home and workshop of Peter Paul Rubens (1577–1640) in Antwerp. Purchased in 1610, Rubens had the Flemish townhouse renovated and extended on the basis of designs by Rubens himself. After the renovations, the house and its courtyard garden had the outlook of an Italian palazzo, which reflected the artistic ideals of Rubens. The ensemble is now a museum dedicated mainly to the work of Rubens and his contemporaries.
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- Rubens's house during his lifetime
- Rubens's house after his lifetime
- Collection
- By Rubens
- By others
- See also
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thumb|right|200px|upright|The Rubenshuis exterior, as seen from the Wapper The is the former home and workshop of Peter Paul Rubens (1577–1640) in Antwerp. Purchased in 1610, Rubens had the Flemish townhouse renovated and extended on the basis of designs by Rubens himself. After the renovations, the house and its courtyard garden had the outlook of an Italian palazzo, which reflected the artistic ideals of Rubens. The ensemble is now a museum dedicated mainly to the work of Rubens and his contemporaries.
The main "Artist's Residence" part of the museum is (November 2025) currently closed for renovation.
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