The Duke University Museum of Art in Durham, N.C., received a donation of 14 Old Master paintings with an estimated value of $2.5 million.

The paintings include works such as the "Feast of Herod" from 17th century Flemish painter Peter Paul Rubens.

The paintings -- which have been on loan to the Duke museum since 1994 -- were donated by the family of Marilyn Mailman Segal, a developmental psychologist and dean emeritus of the Family and School Center at Nova Southeastern University.

The pieces are from the Seavest Collection, owned by the Segal family. They include Italian, Flemish, German and Dutch paintings from the 14th century to the 18th century.

Two of Segal's children, Rick Segal and Wendy Segal Masi, say that their mother's name now will be permanently associated with Duke's museum.

Duke University is seeking funding for a new $15 million museum that also will encompass teaching and research. The new museum also will be used to attract special exhibitions.

The new facility will be named for Raymond D. Nasher, a Dallas art collector, philanthropist and real estate developer.

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