Peter Paul Rubens was born in Siegen in Germany, but from the age of 10 he lived and went to school in Antwerp. His first job, at the age of 13, was as court page to a countess. It was a prestigious position for a young man, but Rubens found it stifling and began training as an artist.
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May 26, 2024 · Peter Paul Rubens, Flemish painter who was the greatest exponent of Baroque painting's dynamism, vitality, and sensuous exuberance.
Though Rubens pursued a very active professional life, he was also a dedicated husband and father. In 1609 he married Isabella Brant (see her portrait, NGA ...
He is considered the most influential artist of the Flemish Baroque tradition. Rubens's highly charged compositions reference erudite aspects of classical and ...
Sep 19, 2023 · Peter Paul Rubens (1577–1640) was one of the greatest artists of all time. He worked prolifically, reputedly rising at 4am every morning. He ran ...
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