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Rubens St Bavon Conversion Ghent Cathedral Belgium Postcard c1905
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Pre-linen · 1905

Rubens St Bavon Conversion Ghent Cathedral Belgium Postcard c1905

Ghent, Belgium1905Pre-linenGood

Art reproduction postcard depicting Rubens' altarpiece The Conversion of Saint Bavo (1623–24), housed in Sint-Baafskathedraal (Cathedral of St. Bavon), Ghent, Belgium. The monochrome heliotype reproduction shows the full multi-figure composition — Saint Bavo surrendering his armor and wealth on the cathedral steps, attended by bishops and clergy above and supplicants below. A separate detail image captures the lower baptism and charity scene. Published by Héliotypie De Graeve, Gand, using their characteristic Star trademark.

  • Caption: "Gand — St. Bavon — se retirant du monde par P.P. Rubens à la Cathédrale St. Bavon"
  • Card no.: 160
  • Publisher: Héliotypie De Graeve, Gand
  • Status: Unposted
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