Face Off: Peter Paul Rubens vs. Anthony Van Dyke | Old Master Paintings | Sotheby’s

Peter Paul Rubens and Anthony Van Dyke both have their own historical impact when it comes to art history. Our International Head of Old Masters Division, Christopher Apostle, and Head of NY Old Masters Department, David Pollack, go head to head in a face-off as they explore these painters' significant artistic choices. After many debating rounds of discussion, who do you prefer?
Sotheby’s New York is thrilled to present Masters Week 2024 presented in partnership with Qatar Executive. Headlining the series is our marquee sale, Master Paintings & Sculpture Part I, and The One, a curated sale that brings together a group of extraordinary objects and works of art spanning the annals of history.
Still haven’t subscribed to Sotheby’s on RUclips? ►►
/ @sothebys

[@christianfrommuslim]

Great idea! I love the point/counterpoint presentation. It really adds interest to the telling!

[@iloveartvids992]

I hope you do more of these!

[@star_wars_miniatures]

Great video! More like this please 😍😍😍😍

[@Andrew-Andre]

The subject in the Rubens portrait resembles his brother Philip more than Rubens himself. It is possible that the man depicted is neither of them. The Van Dyck self portrait is in any case a finer painting but falls short of the quality in the obvious comparison work at the NPG. Rubens' greatest portrait is that of his first wife Isabella Brant, today in the Uffizi.

[@haraklasina]

Both are among the greatest painters in European arts but Rubens has the edge in my opinion

[@user-bu5gk8cm5r]

Mr. Lenin was your friend, how are the accounts of Marshal Malinovsky - the gross income of the USSR is also for sale?

[@JACOBJMCNAUGHTON]

Rubens for the win. Love him