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57 works across 1 institution
St Petersburg's Hermitage Museum holds 57 works by Peter Paul Rubens (1577–1640) — the city's entire known holding of this artist in a single institution.
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.
Hermitage Museum
St Petersburg · 57 works on display
The Hermitage is one of the largest museums in the world, housed in the former Winter Palace and five connected buildings on the Neva embankment. The collection spans antiquity to the 20th century; the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist rooms on the third floor are among the finest anywhere.
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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 St Petersburg?
Our current data shows 57 Peter Paul Rubens paintings on display in St Petersburg, spread across the Hermitage Museum. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.
Which museum in St Petersburg has the most Peter Paul Rubens paintings?
Hermitage Museum holds all 57 known Peter Paul Rubens works in St Petersburg.
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 St Petersburg
The Hermitage occupies six buildings — plan a full day and accept you will see only a fraction. The museum is on the Neva embankment (metro: Admiralteyskaya or Nevsky Prospekt). Audio guides are strongly recommended; the scale of the collection is overwhelming without orientation.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.