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A painting depicting the death of Decius Mus in the Battle at Mount Vesuvius, with dramatic figures and a Baroque style.

Destined for Grandeur: Decius Mus and the Battle at Mount Vesuvius – Rubens (Liechtenstein Garden Palace)

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A painting depicting the death of Decius Mus in the Battle at Mount Vesuvius, with dramatic figures and a Baroque style.
Image: via palaisliechtenstein.com.

This exhibition explores an early and rare work by Peter Paul Rubens, centered on the Decius Mus cycle. The suite includes eight paintings and selected tapestries depicting the story of the Roman general Publius Decius Mus. It offers new perspectives on Rubens’ techniques and the connections between art, politics, and diplomacy in the European Baroque period.

  • Dates: January 29, 2027 – March 29, 2027
  • Where: Liechtenstein Garden Palace, Vienna, Austria
  • Status: Confirmed
  • Artists: Peter Paul Rubens
  • Source: Special Exhibitions

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