Current Paintings
Art collectors and connoisseurs from France, Italy, Germany, Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia have been enthusiastically following and investing into Anna Rubin’s realism paintings for 20 years.
On this page you’ll see Anna’s current realism paintings for sale, each one involving many months of consideration, preparation, sketching, painting and glazing.
There are 60+ paintings created by Anna in her method based on Old Masters Technique.
Painting in oil on Belgium Linen, the finished masterpieces enhance the beauty of the client’s home and lifestyle, complimenting the space with a strong statement of sophistication, refinement and aesthetics.
Paintings Currently Available For Purchase
The following featured artworks have been created in joyful anticipation of being presented to the right connoisseur who connects to the painting and it’s story.
“Green With Benevolence III”
Size: 53cm x 40cm excluding the frame
Medium: Oil on Belgium Linen
Frame: Large hand-gilded outer, hand-gilded small sloped inner on black and gold float frame
This painting is the continuation of the series and is the 3rd artwork to glorify the beauty of healthy, fresh green ingredients so necessary for feeling well.
The influence of what we see on the quality of our lives is undeniable.
With this series I am creating beautiful, contemporary, yet traditionally-painted artworks with Old Masters techniques to make my art collectors experience feelings of happiness and wellbeing.
Several green fruits or vegetables are hovering on a fragment of a marble plate.
They seduce and entertain the beholder with their freshness, juiciness and lightness.
The objects are always depicted with clear substance, weight, shadows on the polished marble surface.
However, the marble is suspended in the air, giving the traditional still-life a contemporary twist.
Price: On Application
Self-Portrait, “Moving Forward”
Size: 50cm x 60cm (Excluding frame)
Medium: Oil on Belgian Linen
Frame: Antique carved gilded timber frame ca. 16th century, timber passepartout
2026 is a landmark year for my art.
It has been 20 exciting and challenging years of learning, exploring, perfecting and cultivating my artistic skills, the depth of understanding the world and my mission for glorifying beauty.
The self-portrait,“Moving Forward”, has been created this year for an important reason.
My very first “Self-portrait of the Artist” was created in 2025, and exhibited in the Accademia delle Arti del Disegno in Florence.
It sold at ARTMUC art fair in Munich in 2026, marking the achieving of artistic maturity.
The critics of my esteemed peers Cristina Acidini and Luca Macchi prove that the meaning, importance and value of “Self-portrait of the Artist” has been recognized.
This is the highest achievement for an artist and I thank the esteemed colleagues for appreciating my artwork with wonderful written reviews.
The painting “Self Portrait of the Artist” has started a series of self-portraits that I’ve committed to create every year to share my personal and artistic development with art collectors and peers across the world.
The self-portrait, “Moving Forward”, is a depiction of metamorphosis inevitably taking place after a major realization.
This portrait symbolizes my commitment to further development, perseverance and achieving new higher levels.
The portrait is accomplished in my Modern Renaissance style applying Old Masters techniques to produce the highest quality artwork for generations to come.
These techniques are:
Grisaille on the first layer of the painting;
Sfumato – an ancient traditional brush application without traces of brush strokes on the surface of the painting;
Smaltatura – dry glazing of the painting;
Flemish technique of painting in layers;
Glacis – wet glazing of the painting.
The quality of my artwork is achieved through an alchemical process employing the above ancient techniques, with detailed knowledge of application, mechanics, chemistry and physics of the Old Masters work.
In addition, my knowledge of art history, culture, theology, symbolism, and philosophy, helps to create an artwork which will impress, excite and entertain the beholders for centuries.
I should also mention the frame of the “Moving Forward” is an artwork in its own right.
The antique frame I chose originates from the late renaissance period in Florence when important paintings were framed in equally important frames, giving even more meaning to the artwork.
This particular frame was restored with expertise and meticulous attention to detail by Bottega d’Arte Maselli in Florence, a family-owned framing boutique since 1955, one of the few remaining traditional artisans.
The frame is solid carved hardwood, lovingly restored and beautifully gilded.
It has retained its beauty throughout centuries and will continue to do so for many more.
This portrait will be exhibited to the public for the first time in a 32d edition of “Artigianato e Palazzo” in the glorious Palazzo Corsini, 11-14 September 2026.
Price: On Application
Self-Portrait
Size: 50cm x 60cm (Without frame)
Medium: Oil on Belgian Linen
I was getting ready for the first self-portrait all 20 years… all my life really.
It is with quite inner joy I share with the world the accomplishment of knowing myself and being in peace with that knowledge.
The knowledge that it is not an illusion of how the world should be but a realization of having my own private universe where I’m at home and happy while visiting the world from time to time to evolve, get inspired and learn lessons.
Oh that wonder in your eyes
Is larger than life itself
The child in you, carefree
Is shining so bright
Cheeks that glow
A smile that shines
Eyes that sparkle…
(Dedicated to this self-portrait by an anonymous friend)
Price: SOLD
“David The Victor”
Size: 35cm x 40cm (Without frame)
Medium: Oil on Belgian Linen
The painting is an allegory, a description of an emotion one experiences after a victory.
A victory is a desire which takes sacrifice, stoicism, effort and strength.
The glory of being victorious is divine joy accompanied by compassionate poignancy to those who lost that battle.
In my artistic imagination this is how David would feel and look like after his triumph over Goliath in their deadly fight.
A true victory invokes consideration of pride, humbleness and compassion.
Price: On Application
“Hand Of Creator”
Size: 60cm x 90cm
Medium: Oil on Belgium Linen
Frame: Antique Frame, Italy.
Price On Application
“Melograno Fiorentino”
Size: 57cm x 40cm (without frame) / 65cm x 83cm (with frame)
Medium: Oil on Belgium Linen
Frame: Original large hand carved black timber frame with original hook, 14th Century, Den Haag, Netherlands. Gilded Timber passe-partout, Florence, Italy.
Inspiration for the Painting
This Franco – Flemish School inspired modern Still Life is executed with endless love and appreciation for history, classical beauty, aesthetical asceticism and the Old Masters art.
Symbolism in the Painting Explained
The antique Dutch carafe (16th century) symbolises the eternal presence of timeless beauty and inspiration. I imagine how many people lovingly and carefully used this filigree vessel to drink wine or maybe to compose exquisite still life paintings. It reminds me of the glass objects in Van Dyck’s or Frans Hals’s paintings.
On my travels I always search for unique objects of art and beauty to collect and include in the composition of my paintings.
The time I visited Holland, many years ago this antique carafe was one of my precious finds.
When recently I found a 14th century original Dutch Masters frame it seems utterly natural to paint a traditional Franco – Flemish or Dutch School Still Life for this gentle embrace between the Artwork and its embellishment…I composed it n the oldest Palazzo in Oltrarno, Florence, in the glorious Palazzo Ridolfi.
Genius Brunelleschi worked on the Duomo here, in the next room from my studio…If only these walls could speak…The antique objects of beauty certainly are in the right place here.
They continue telling and living their story in my painting surrounded by their contemporaries but in the new age of 21st century.
The gentle morning light was making its way through the sleepy shatters of the ever so still Palazzo, I put the precious carafe with fresh water and the pomegranate I got myself for breakfast on the stony window bench…
The beauty and tranquility of the picture, the play of light and reflections stunned, hugged me and held me in peaceful embrace then and still do now when I am in presence of this modern Masterpiece which immortalises the glory of silent Palazzo, crystal clarity of antique glass and juicy, full of life giving sweetness of fruit, the peaceful, meditative conversation between past, present and the future…
Price: On Application
“Les Objets de Beauté de la Longevite”
Size: 68cm x 58cm
Medium: Oil on Belgium Linen
Frame: Antique wooden frame
Inspiration for the Painting
With this artwork from the series “Les Objets de Beauté” Anna Rubin celebrated 10 years of her successful artistic career in 2016.
A delightful event took place in Palazzo Versace where selected group of Anna Rubin realism art collectors from all over the world joined her for a special, exclusive event to reflect on a decade of Anna’s artistic career and celebrate the beauty of life.
Anna Rubin has been following her heart and passion for creating fine art for ten years and some of her valued collectors were privileged to sharing their treasures with others in this very first Retrospective Exhibition of Anna Rubin realism art!
To mark this important anniversary Anna Rubin conceived the Alchemy of the two Golden Ages of Art –
16th century Renaissance mastery and 19th century Belle Époque opulence.
Anna was thrilled to present the result, a special series of art works including “Les Objets de Beauté de la Longevite” that embodies her inmost inspiration…The beauty!
Symbolism in the Painting Explained
The butterfly is a symbol of long life and signifies joy, warmth and longevity.
The fig fruit conveys the meaning that something wonderful is going to happen soon.
For this reason figs are placed on bridal beds and the wood of the fig tree was used to construct beds for children.
The illuminous yellow of the Chinese silk embroidered with blue and white moths and butterflies symbolises wealth and prosperity as well as a privileged status of the owner in society.
It is an antique robe Anna inherited from her late Grate Grandmother, who received it as a goodbye present from Shanghai Opera in early 20th century. She served there as a lead singer for some time after escaping revolutionary Russia.
This painting took over 5 months to accomplish. The glowing yellow shines like a ray of sun in the room wherever this art work is presented. The gold leaf on the first layer of this magnificent art work makes sure that effect will never fade.
The intricate details of the painting take the viewer on a discovery journey each and every time the viewer looks at it.
The reflections on the silver vase, the baby leaves of the fig branch and the fruit; some – bursting with ripeness, dark purple and some – needing a little passion to get there with light lilac skin.
This masterpiece is an endless entertainment and wonderful visual delight.
Price On Application
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