Peter Paul RubensFlemish, 1577–1640La Kermesse
Can I see it?
Yes, on view now
Where is “La Kermesse” now? Musée du Louvre, Salle 855, Aile Richelieu, Niveau 2, Paris. Yes, on view now. Checked September 26, 2026.
Open now· until 6:00 PM
On public display.
- Checked
- In this state since
- Source
- The museum
About the painting
The Village Fête, La Kermesse or Noce de village. is a painting by Peter Paul Rubens, created in 1635–1638, now in the Louvre Museum. It shows a 'kermesse' or village festivity.
Details
- Accession number
- INV 1797
In the catalog
Sources
- Musée du Louvre
- Image: Musée du Louvre — © 2015 GrandPalaisRmn (musée du Louvre) / Franck Raux
In the life of Peter Paul Rubens
The whole life1635
Purchase of the Castle at Elewijt, Title of Lord
With the acquisition in 1635 of the castle at Elewijt (the Het Steen estate near Antwerp), Rubens received the title of lord of the manor; he spent much time there, and his late landscapes are associated with the place.
1635
Decorations for the Entry of the Cardinal-Infante Ferdinand
Rubens directed the creation of the ephemeral decorations for the ceremonial entry into Antwerp of the new governor, the Cardinal-Infante Ferdinand of Austria.
1 March 1637
Son born: Peter Paul Rubens III
30 May 1640
Died
