FESTIVITY. Rubens prints II
With the exhibition series “Human | Rubens” the Siegerlandmuseum invites you to explore the prints of the Baroque painter Peter Paul Rubens while also getting to know this important part of the museum’s holdings. Each successive exhibition will open a new historical chapter on the Rubens holdings, while also connecting them with present-day concerns. The main focus throughout will lie on the human being – in relation to the environment, to the celestial sphere, and especially to other people. “FESTIVITY. Rubens Prints II” is the second instalment in the series.
18 October 2024 – 5 January 2025
Siegen is celebrating! This year, the town of Siegen celebrates its 800th anniversary, and invites us to look at themes such as conviviality, community, dancing and music. The deep-seated need of humans for exuberance and festive occasions is also reflected in the graphic reproductions of works by Peter Paul Rubens. At the centre of the second section of the exhibition series “Mensch | Rubens”, there are therefore ceremonial gatherings, cheerful celebrations and sensual debaucheries. Immerse yourself in the pure zest of life with the dancing and drinking of the Flemish funfair, enjoy the still gatherings in the rural idyll and the fabulous festivities in courtly surroundings. Take a seat at the table with gods and legendary figures at mythical weddings, and find out how Rubens used his art to convey the ideas of morality of his time.
