 Despite differences in style between the two Baroque artists, Ruben's prior works such as The Reconciliation of Esau and Jacob, produced in 1624, has resemblance in terms of its composition and philosophical concepts.More commonly, Velázquez's piece has been tied to Rubens' "Meeting of King Ferdinand of Hungary and Cardinal", completed in 1635.The possibility of influence on Rubens' later work has been argued, as both Velazquez and Rubens completed their work around the same time.