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Peter Paul Rubens in 10 Paintings

A Baroque master and portraitist of the royals, Peter Paul Rubens is probably best known for his often drama-filled religious and mythological...

Anna Ingram 5 October 2026

Baroque

The Art of Peter Paul Rubens in 3 Mythological Paintings

Many things could be said about Peter Paul Rubens, the most important and influential Flemish painter of the 17th century. The genius of the Baroque,...

Andra Patricia Ritisan 5 October 2026

Baroque

10 Things You Should Know About Peter Paul Rubens

Peter Paul Rubens was a Flemish artist. Considered one of the greatest exponents of the Baroque, he is best known for his mythological, allegorical,...

Soledad Castillo Jara 5 October 2026

Baroque

Peter Paul Rubens: Sensuous Gods and Dramatic Saints

Peter Paul Rubens is synonymous with Flemish Baroque. His dynamic yet sensuous style made him the most popular artist of his time, running a large...

Anastasia Manioudaki 5 October 2026

Baroque

5 Greatest Baroque Painters and Their Works

Peter Paul Rubens, Caravaggio, Diego Velázquez, Rembrandt van Rijn, and Nicolas Poussin–they were the five greatest painters of the 17th century.

Pola Otterstein 5 October 2026

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