1963 Rubens “Study of a Young Man” F.A.P. Antiquity Collection Wood Plaque

This is a beautiful vintage 1963 wood-mounted art plaque titled “Study of a Young Man,” from the Antiquity Collection by Fine Arts Prints (F.A.P.) Design Workshop. The image is a high-quality reproduction of a drawing by the Flemish Baroque master Peter Paul Rubens (1577–1640), celebrated for his dynamic compositions and expressive anatomical studies. Rubens’ original drawing, sometimes referred to as A Study for Daniel in the Lions’ Den, was created as a preparatory study for his famous oil painting housed in the National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. The piece captures a figure in deep emotional intensity, rendered with powerful line work and dramatic shading that typify Rubens’ mastery of movement and form. This mid-century reproduction honors that old-world aesthetic — printed on parchment-style paper and mounted to a solid, curved wooden plaque with a rich brown stain and softly rounded edges. The surface retains its aged patina, lending an antique look that enhances its historic appeal. A printed information label on the back identifies the work, the artist, and its origin, dated © MCMLXIII (1963) by F.A.P. Design Workshop.