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Priest carrying the eucharist to a dying person, before 1630 (oil on canvas)
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Priest carrying the eucharist to a dying person, before 1630 (oil on canvas)
498714 Priest carrying the eucharist to a dying person, before 1630 (oil on canvas) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Detail from Rubens portrayal of the deed of devotion made by Rudolph I (1218-91) King of the Romans and founder of the Habsburg dynasty; in this story, Rudolph, while out hunting, met a a priest and sacristan taking the eucharist to a dying man but unable to cross a swift flowing river; as an act of devotion and piety the king and his page gave their horses to the priest and sacristan so that they could reach the dying man; in 1630 the picture was in the collection of the great art collector, Marquis de Leganes, who acquired many works by Flemish artists during his service in the Spanish Netherlands, and later passed to the Spanish royal collection; the figures in this painting were by Rubens but the background landscapes were by Jan Wildens (1586-1653); ); Flemish, out of copyright
Media ID 18256385
© Prado, Madrid, Spain / Bridgeman Images
Deathbed Devotion Dynastic Dynasty Eucharist Extreme Unction Flood Habsbourg Habsburg Hapsburg Piety Propaganda Sacrament Sacrifice Last Sacrament Sacristan
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This print captures a poignant moment of devotion and selflessness. Painted by the renowned artist Peter Paul Rubens, it depicts a priest carrying the eucharist to a dying person before 1630. The scene is set against a backdrop of lush landscapes skillfully rendered by Jan Wildens. The inspiration for this artwork comes from an extraordinary act of piety performed by Rudolph I, King of the Romans and founder of the Habsburg dynasty. While out hunting, he encountered a priest and sacristan struggling to cross a swift flowing river with the sacred eucharist destined for a dying man's bedside. Moved by compassion, Rudolph and his page offered their horses so that they could complete their mission. Rubens masterfully portrays this noble deed in vivid detail, capturing both the physical strain on the faces of those involved and the spiritual significance imbued within every step taken towards fulfilling their duty. The painting serves as a testament to faith, sacrifice, and human kindness. Originally part of Marquis de Leganes' esteemed art collection in 1630s Spain, this masterpiece eventually found its way into the Spanish royal collection at Prado Museum in Madrid where it continues to inspire viewers with its powerful narrative. This timeless image reminds us all of our capacity for empathy and acts as an enduring symbol of devotion transcending time itself.
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