3481074 Four Studies of the Head of a Negro (oil on canvas) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); (add.info.: Four Studies of the Head of a Negro by Peter Paul Rubens (1577 - 1640) First half of 17th century. Oil on canvas transferred from wood. Peter Paul Rubens was born in Siegen in Germany, but from the age of 10 he lived and went to school in Antwerp, Belgium, where he became an important Flemish Artist.); Universal History Archive/UIG; Flemish, out of copyright.