Peter Paul Rubens (1577 - 1640)

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Peter Paul Rubens

Peter Paul Rubens was a distinguished Flemish Baroque painter, renowned for his dynamic, vibrant, and sensuous paintings. Born on June 28, 1577, in Siegen, Westphalia, Germany, Rubens' family moved back to Antwerp in the Spanish Netherlands (now Belgium) after his father's death. He was raised in his mother’s Roman Catholic faith and received a classical education. He began his artistic training in 1591 and later traveled to Italy, where he was profoundly influenced by Renaissance masters like Titian, Tintoretto, and Veronese. This experience significantly shaped his artistic style.

Rubens' art is celebrated for its emphasis on movement, color, and sensuality. He was particularly skilled in depicting religious and mythological scenes, portraits, and landscapes. Some of his notable works include "The Descent from the Cross" and "The Raising of the Cross," which are prime examples of Baroque religious art, showcasing his unique style that blended influences from Italian Renaissance and his own innovations.

Rubens was not just a painter but also a diplomat, serving at various European courts. He was knighted by both Philip IV of Spain and Charles I of England. His diplomatic missions often intertwined with his artistic endeavors, as seen during his travels to Spain and Italy. In addition to painting, he was involved in designing tapestries, prints, and book title-pages. He ran a large workshop in Antwerp, producing works that were popular with nobility and art collectors across Europe. His studio was in his home, the Rubenshuis, now a museum.

His influence extended to his students, notably Anthony van Dyck, and his collaborative works with other artists like Jan Brueghel the Elder. Rubens' work continued to be celebrated for its vitality and influence on the Baroque style, making him one of the most influential artists of his time.

For those interested in the work and life of Peter Paul Rubens, many of his works can be found in museums and galleries worldwide, including the National Gallery in London, which houses several of his paintings like "A View of Het Steen in the Early Morning" and "Minerva protects Pax from Mars ('Peace and War')"​​​.

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Date and place of birt:28 june 1577, Siegen, Germany
Date and place of death:30 may 1640, Antwerp, Belgium
Nationality:Belgium, Flanders, Spanish Netherlands
Period of activity: XVI, XVII century
Specialization:Artist, Diplomat, Painter
Art school / group:Flemish School, Guild of Saint Luke
Genre:Mythological painting, Portrait, Religious genre
Art style:Baroque, Renaissance
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Anne Rosat (1935)
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Valerius de Sadeler (1867 - 1941)
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Henri-Horace Roland Delaporte (1724 - 1793)
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Peter van Bleeck
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Artus Wolffort (1581 - 1641)
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1581 - 1641
Johann König (1586 - 1642)
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1586 - 1642
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Étienne de La Vallée Poussin (1735 - 1802)
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