Teamwork, interaction, coworking – that may sound modern but this already existed in the 17th century. Peter Paul Rubens, at that time the most important creator of history paintings with large figures, and Jan Brueghel the Elder, the undisputed specialist for landscapes rich in detail and for still lifes, often worked together. The monumental ‘Madonna in a Garland of Flowers’ is considered one of the highlights of this co-operation.

Here, all eyes will be on the fascinating creative process that provides a deep insight into the work of two congenial artists and is testimony to their self-evident interaction.

The presentation traces the sequence of steps in their work, takes a look at discarded pictorial ideas and new creative solutions and documents the high artistic quality of the painting in detailed photographs.

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