{"product_id":"dated-1877-european-old-master-style-portrait-after-rubens-signed-christo-von-buffalo","title":"Dated 1877 European Old Master Style Portrait, After Rubens, Signed “Christo von Buffalo”","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eDated 1877 European Old Master Style Portrait, After Rubens, Signed “Christo von Buffalo”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA striking 19th century oil on canvas portrait of a bearded gentleman, signed and dated 1877 on the reverse, and inscribed “Rubens,” indicating it was painted in homage to the great Flemish master, Peter Paul Rubens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the 19th century, it was a deeply rooted tradition for artists to study and recreate the works of Old Masters, both as a form of training and as a way to bring the grandeur of earlier centuries into contemporary interiors. This piece embodies that tradition beautifully, capturing the dramatic lighting, rich tonality, and expressive presence associated with Baroque portraiture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject’s direct gaze and softly modeled features are set against a dark, atmospheric ground, allowing the face and collar to emerge with quiet intensity. The handling of light and shadow gives the painting a depth that feels both intimate and timeless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned by “Christo von Buffalo” and dated 1877, the work stands as a compelling example of 19th century academic influence and the enduring admiration for the Old Masters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented in a gilt frame, this is a piece that anchors a space, adding history, mood, and a strong visual presence.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sarah \u0026 Elijah Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44182006988860,"sku":null,"price":675.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4827\/2700\/files\/IMG_8381.jpg?v=1775695578","url":"https:\/\/www.sarahandelijahantiques.com\/products\/dated-1877-european-old-master-style-portrait-after-rubens-signed-christo-von-buffalo","provider":"Sarah \u0026 Elijah Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}