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Minerva spearing Ignorance
Peter Paul Rubens1630-1634
Historic Royal Palaces
United Kingdom
The Banqueting House ceiling by Peter Paul Rubens
The ceiling canvases were commissioned by James I's son, Charles I, in 1629-30, to celebrate his father's life and wise government. They represent the only scheme painted by Rubens to remain in its original position
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- Title: Minerva spearing Ignorance
- Creator: Peter Paul Rubens
- Creator Lifespan: 1577-1640
- Date Created: 1630-1634
- Location: Banqueting House Whitehall
- Type: Painted ceiling canvas
- Rights: © Historic Royal Palaces
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- Depicted Topic: Mythology
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