This chasuble and cope are based on Peter Paul Rubens' The Resurrection. This painting is located in the cathedral, in the Chapel of Peace, to the right of the choir. Rubens painted the work in 1610 on commission from Martine Plantin, the daughter of Christoffel Plantin. It was intended for the burial chapel of her husband Jan I Moretus, Plantin's son-in-law. In 1612, the painting was paid for by their son, Jan II Moretus. The exact link between the painting, the vestments and the Chapel of the Venerable is not entirely clear. However, it is known that Jan II Moretus was admitted to this chapel in 1611. A year after his father's death, he appears to have been involved in the donation of these vestments. It is therefore likely that the chasuble and cope came into the possession of the chapel in this way. The style and materials used indicate a date at the beginning of the seventeenth century. The heritage committee confirms this and mentions that additions were made later in 1721 and 1768. The central medallion on the chasuble depicts the resurrection of Christ. Surrounding it are the symbols of the four evangelists: the eagle (John), the lion (Mark), the ox (Luke) and the man (Matthew). The fabric is made of gold brocade. Decorative motifs have been applied to the silk, using gold thread to give it a sparkling appearance. Rubens reused several figures from other works in the design, such as a soldier from The Raising of the Cross and the dog that also appears in The Resurrection. A chasuble is traditionally worn on special liturgical occasions, such as Corpus Christi Sunday. Rubens' painting The Resurrection dates from 1611–1612. It is executed in oil on panel. The central panel measures 138 by 98 centimetres, the side panels each 136 by 40 centimetres. More information about these vestments and their art-historical value can be found on the Flemish Masterpieces List.
