Philemon and Baucis, Accompanied by Zeus and Hermes, Inventory No. 11001, by Peter Paul Rubens is an artwork housed at the Royal Museum of Fine Arts in Antwerp.
This piece represents the mythological story of Philemon and Baucis, an elderly couple known for their hospitality toward the gods Zeus and Hermes, who visited their humble home disguised as mortals. In the myth, the gods reward the couple for their kindness by transforming them into trees, allowing them to remain together in perpetuity. The artwork captures this moment, showcasing the divine figures alongside the couple.