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Peter Paul Rubens - Portrait of Susanna Lunden (Le Chapeau de Paille) [c.1622-26] | by Gandalf's Gallery Joseph Ducreux, Rubens Paintings, Rembrandt Paintings, Caravaggio Paintings, Art Baroque, Baroque Painting, Paul Rubens, Peter Paul Rubens, Principles Of Art

The title Le Chapeau de Paille (The Straw Hat) was first used in the 18th century. In fact the hat is not straw; paille may be an error for poil, which is the French word for felt. The hat, which shades the face of the sitter, is the most prominent feature of the painting. The portrait is probably of Susanna Lunden, born Susanna Fourment, third daughter of Daniel Fourment, an Antwerp tapestry and silk merchant. Her younger sister Helena became Rubens's second wife in 1630. Susanna Fourment…

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#4 Baby Oedipus ended up being adopted by the King and Queen of Corinth. As a young man, Oedipus hears the fateful prophecy and leaves Corinth believing that his "parents" will be safe. On his journey to Thebes, he confronts an old man in a carriage and kills him. The old man turns out to be his real father. He arrives to Thebes and the city is in utter chaos. A sphinx has taken over the kingdom but Oedipus is able to defeat her by answering her riddle.

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