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The Banqueting House Ceiling Procession

1630-1634

Historic Royal Palaces

Historic Royal Palaces
United Kingdom

Cupid, holding his flaming torch of love, drives a chariot pulled by a ram and wolf. This is a Biblical reference to a peaceful union on earth.

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  • Title: The Banqueting House Ceiling Procession
  • Creator: Peter Paul Rubens
  • Creator Lifespan: 1577-1640
  • Date Created: 1630-1634
  • Location: Banqueting House Whitehall
  • Location Created: Antwerp
  • Type: Painted ceiling canvas
  • Rights: © Historic Royal Palaces
  • Depicted Topic: Mythology
  • Catalogue Reference: 3001883.b
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