When Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) married his second wife, he moved to a castle in a rural area between Antwerp and Brussels in modern-day Belgium. He often used her as a model and the freedom he had to produce paintings reflected both in the Baroque master’s personal touch and the immense experience he had by …
When two of the most renowned Flemish artists in history collaborated in the early 17th century, they produced one of the most stunning series of paintings ever produced. Jan Brueghel the Elder (1568-1625) and Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) were close friends and they worked together on several amazing paintings of the Baroque era. Each artist …
One of the leading Baroque artists of the 17th century was in high demand in the highest circles of European society. One of the commissions that Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) earned in the early 1620s came straight from Marie de Medici, the former Queen of France and widow of King Henry IV of France. It’s …
Whether or not this Biblical event took place remains a mystery, but it surely inspired some of the greatest artists in history, especially artists of the Baroque era. One of these was one of the most renowned Flemish artists of the 17th century, Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640), a man who singlehandedly defined Baroque art during …
When you think about paintings of voluptuous women in overly idyllic and exuberant settings, then the paintings of Rubens come to mind. The Great Flemish artist can be described as one of the most distinctive artists of the Baroque era because of this. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most interesting facts …
When two of the greatest Flemish artists of the late 16th and early 17th centuries collaborated, they produced some of the most spectacular paintings in history. One of these depicts one of the most popular Biblical stories. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most interesting facts about “The Garden of Eden with …
One of the greatest Baroque artists of his time had built such an extensive workshop during the final years of his life that he could afford to paint for his pleasure. One of these Rubens paintings depicts the place he loved the most. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most interesting facts …
When Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) approached the final decade of his life, he had the luxury to create works of art that he would never sell. That’s because he had dozens of people working in his workshop to complete the sketches he made for his clients. Yes, fine art was produced on a massive scale …
When Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640), one of the most famous Baroque artists in history, returned from an extended stay in Italy in the early 17th century, he didn’t waste any time getting married. One of the most interesting works in the immense oeuvre of Rubens is a self-portrait with his new beloved wife. So in …
Flemish artist Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640), one of the greatest masters of the Baroque period, traveled all across Europe for extended periods. He did, however, have a home city where he established a huge workshop. The city of Antwerp is one of the biggest port cities in the world and is located in modern-day Belgium. …