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Madrid's Museo del Prado holds 120 works by Peter Paul Rubens (1577–1640) — the city's entire known holding of this artist in a single institution.
Peter Paul Rubens in Madrid
Rubens in Madrid
The Prado holds a large and important Rubens collection assembled through the Habsburg connection — he visited Spain in 1628 on a diplomatic mission and Philip IV became a significant patron. The Three Graces, the Garden of Love, and a series of mythological canvases from his mature period are here, along with copies he made of Titian's works in the royal collection — a record of one great painter studying another. His hunting scenes, painted for the Spanish royal residences, are among the most energetic works in the building.
Seeing Rubens in the Prado alongside Titian and Velázquez — the painters who most directly shaped and were shaped by his influence — makes the relationships legible. He studied Titian in Madrid in 1628; Velázquez studied Rubens at the same moment. The three painters are in conversation across the same set of rooms.
Museo del Prado
Madrid · 120 works on display
The Prado is one of the world's great art museums, with an unparalleled collection of Spanish painting — Velázquez, Goya, El Greco — alongside outstanding Italian and Flemish Old Masters. Allow a full day; the Velázquez rooms alone take two hours to do justice to.
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c. 1601
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About the artist
Peter Paul Rubens
Flemish · Baroque / Flemish · 1577–1640
Rubens was the most celebrated painter of the Flemish Baroque, known for large-scale altarpieces, mythological scenes, and portraits of extraordinary energy. Based in Antwerp, he also served as a diplomat across Europe, and his workshop was the most productive of his era. His influence on Western painting was immense.
Key works
The Descent from the CrossThe Rape of the Daughters of LeucippusSelf-Portrait in a Circle of Friends
Frequently asked questions
How many Peter Paul Rubens paintings are on display in Madrid?
Our current data shows 120 Peter Paul Rubens paintings on display in Madrid, spread across the Museo del Prado. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.
Which museum in Madrid has the most Peter Paul Rubens paintings?
Museo del Prado holds all 120 known Peter Paul Rubens works in Madrid.
Where else can I see Peter Paul Rubens's paintings?
Peter Paul Rubens's paintings are distributed across museums in multiple countries. Our artist page lists every city in our collection where their work is currently on display — use it to plan a multi-city trip or find works closer to home. Browse all cities for Peter Paul Rubens →
Planning your visit to Madrid
The Prado, Reina Sofía, and Thyssen-Bornemisza are all within 10 minutes' walk of each other along the Paseo del Prado. The Prado offers free entry from 6–8pm Monday to Saturday and 5–7pm on Sundays. A Paseo del Arte combined ticket gives discounted access to all three.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.