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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
What better way to make a statement than painting a dramatic work depicting the horrors of war, right? That’s exactly what Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640), one of the most renowned artists of the Baroque period, must have thought during the late 1630s when he created a work known as “Consequences of War.” Let’s take a …
When Flemish painter Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) came back from his extended trip to Italy in the year 1608, the patrons in his hometown of Antwerp were lining up to order one of his masterpieces. One of the works from this period of the Baroque artist is called “Samson and Delilah“, and in this article, …
One of the ultimate masterpieces of one of the most renowned artists of the Baroque period can be found on public display in the artist’s hometown. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most interesting facts about The Elevation Of The Cross by Peter Paul Rubens, an amazing Baroque painting by one of …
One of the most influential Baroque artists in history was the Flemish diplomat and painter Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640). He was also one of the most prolific Flemish artists in history, with about 1,403 paintings credited to him. In this post, we’re going to take a closer look at some of the most famous Peter …