![Portrait of Peter Paul Rubens](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Peter_Paul_Rubens/rubens000.jpg)
Peter Paul Rubens Painting Reproductions 1 of 18
1577-1640
Flemish Baroque Painter
Peter Paul Rubens (June 28, 1577 - May 30, 1640) was a Flemish artist and one of the most influential Baroque painters in European art history. He was known for his dynamic compositions, rich colors, and sensuous, fleshy figures. Rubens was also a skilled diplomat and a prolific artist who produced a vast body of work, including altarpieces, portraits, landscapes, and historical paintings.
Rubens was born in Siegen, Westphalia (now in Germany) to a Calvinist father, Jan Rubens, and a Catholic mother, Maria Pypelincks. His father was a lawyer and an advisor to the Protestant Princess Anna of Saxony. Due to religious persecution, the family moved to Cologne, where Rubens spent his early childhood. After his father's death in 1587, the family returned to Antwerp, which was then part of the Spanish Netherlands.
In Antwerp, Rubens received a classical education and began his artistic training under several local painters, including Tobias Verhaecht, Adam van Noort, and Otto van Veen. He became a master in the Antwerp Guild of St. Luke in 1598.
In 1600, Rubens traveled to Italy, where he was exposed to the works of Renaissance masters such as Michelangelo, Raphael, and Leonardo da Vinci. He was employed by the Duke of Mantua, Vincenzo Gonzaga, and was sent on diplomatic missions to Rome, where he studied classical art and the works of Caravaggio. Rubens' time in Italy had a profound impact on his artistic style, and he began to develop his signature Baroque style, characterized by dynamic compositions, dramatic lighting, and vivid colors.
Rubens returned to Antwerp in 1608, following the death of his mother. He was appointed court painter to the Archduke Albert and the Infanta Isabella, the Habsburg rulers of the Spanish Netherlands. He opened a large workshop, where he trained and collaborated with many artists, including Anthony van Dyck, who later became a renowned portraitist.
During this period, Rubens produced some of his most famous works, such as "The Descent from the Cross" (1612-1614) and "The Raising of the Cross" (1609-1610). He also painted numerous mythological and allegorical scenes, such as "The Garden of Love" (c. 1633) and "The Three Graces" (c. 1635).
In addition to his artistic pursuits, Rubens was a skilled diplomat. He was employed by the Habsburg rulers to negotiate peace between the Spanish Netherlands and the Dutch Republic, as well as between Spain and England. His diplomatic efforts culminated in the signing of the Treaty of Antwerp in 1609 and the Treaty of London in 1630.
Rubens married twice, first to Isabella Brant in 1609, with whom he had three children, and then to Hélène Fourment in 1630, with whom he had five children. He continued to paint prolifically until his death in 1640 at the age of 62.
Peter Paul Rubens' influence on European art was immense, and his work inspired generations of artists, including Rembrandt, Van Dyck, and Watteau. His dynamic compositions, sensuous figures, and vivid colors continue to captivate audiences today, and his paintings can be found in major museums and collections around the world.
Rubens was born in Siegen, Westphalia (now in Germany) to a Calvinist father, Jan Rubens, and a Catholic mother, Maria Pypelincks. His father was a lawyer and an advisor to the Protestant Princess Anna of Saxony. Due to religious persecution, the family moved to Cologne, where Rubens spent his early childhood. After his father's death in 1587, the family returned to Antwerp, which was then part of the Spanish Netherlands.
In Antwerp, Rubens received a classical education and began his artistic training under several local painters, including Tobias Verhaecht, Adam van Noort, and Otto van Veen. He became a master in the Antwerp Guild of St. Luke in 1598.
In 1600, Rubens traveled to Italy, where he was exposed to the works of Renaissance masters such as Michelangelo, Raphael, and Leonardo da Vinci. He was employed by the Duke of Mantua, Vincenzo Gonzaga, and was sent on diplomatic missions to Rome, where he studied classical art and the works of Caravaggio. Rubens' time in Italy had a profound impact on his artistic style, and he began to develop his signature Baroque style, characterized by dynamic compositions, dramatic lighting, and vivid colors.
Rubens returned to Antwerp in 1608, following the death of his mother. He was appointed court painter to the Archduke Albert and the Infanta Isabella, the Habsburg rulers of the Spanish Netherlands. He opened a large workshop, where he trained and collaborated with many artists, including Anthony van Dyck, who later became a renowned portraitist.
During this period, Rubens produced some of his most famous works, such as "The Descent from the Cross" (1612-1614) and "The Raising of the Cross" (1609-1610). He also painted numerous mythological and allegorical scenes, such as "The Garden of Love" (c. 1633) and "The Three Graces" (c. 1635).
In addition to his artistic pursuits, Rubens was a skilled diplomat. He was employed by the Habsburg rulers to negotiate peace between the Spanish Netherlands and the Dutch Republic, as well as between Spain and England. His diplomatic efforts culminated in the signing of the Treaty of Antwerp in 1609 and the Treaty of London in 1630.
Rubens married twice, first to Isabella Brant in 1609, with whom he had three children, and then to Hélène Fourment in 1630, with whom he had five children. He continued to paint prolifically until his death in 1640 at the age of 62.
Peter Paul Rubens' influence on European art was immense, and his work inspired generations of artists, including Rembrandt, Van Dyck, and Watteau. His dynamic compositions, sensuous figures, and vivid colors continue to captivate audiences today, and his paintings can be found in major museums and collections around the world.
410 Rubens Paintings
![Cimon and Pero, c.1630 by Rubens | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Peter_Paul_Rubens/paintings-lg/rubens001.jpg)
Cimon and Pero c.1630
Oil Painting
$2332
$2332
Canvas Print
$62.73
$62.73
SKU: RPP-3085
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 155 x 190 cm
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 155 x 190 cm
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, Netherlands
![The Tribute Money, c.1612 by Rubens | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Peter_Paul_Rubens/paintings-lg/rubens002.jpg)
The Tribute Money c.1612
Oil Painting
$3955
$3955
Canvas Print
$57.35
$57.35
SKU: RPP-3112
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 144 x 190 cm
Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, California, USA
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 144 x 190 cm
Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, California, USA
![The Elevation of the Cross, c.1610/11 by Rubens | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Peter_Paul_Rubens/paintings-lg/rubens003.jpg)
The Elevation of the Cross c.1610/11
Oil Painting
$6861
$6861
Canvas Print
$52.39
$52.39
SKU: RPP-3113
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 462 x 339 cm
Antwerp Cathedral, Antwerp, Belgium
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 462 x 339 cm
Antwerp Cathedral, Antwerp, Belgium
![The Rape of the Daughters of Leucippus, 1618 by Rubens | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Peter_Paul_Rubens/paintings-lg/rubens004.jpg)
The Rape of the Daughters of Leucippus 1618
Oil Painting
$5597
$5597
Canvas Print
$71.41
$71.41
SKU: RPP-3114
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 224 x 210.5 cm
Alte Pinakothek, Munich, Germany
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 224 x 210.5 cm
Alte Pinakothek, Munich, Germany
![The Union of Earth and Water, c.1618 by Rubens | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Peter_Paul_Rubens/paintings-lg/rubens005.jpg)
The Union of Earth and Water c.1618
Oil Painting
$6908
$6908
Canvas Print
$61.07
$61.07
SKU: RPP-3115
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 222.5 x 180.5 cm
The State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 222.5 x 180.5 cm
The State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia
![Roman Charity, c.1612 by Rubens | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Peter_Paul_Rubens/paintings-lg/rubens006.jpg)
Roman Charity c.1612
Oil Painting
$2332
$2332
Canvas Print
$58.87
$58.87
SKU: RPP-3116
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 141 x 180 cm
The State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 141 x 180 cm
The State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia
![Perseus and Andromeda, c.1620/21 by Rubens | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Peter_Paul_Rubens/paintings-lg/rubens007.jpg)
Perseus and Andromeda c.1620/21
Oil Painting
$6605
$6605
Canvas Print
$54.73
$54.73
SKU: RPP-3117
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 99.5 x 139 cm
The State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 99.5 x 139 cm
The State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia
![The Annunciation, 1609 by Rubens | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Peter_Paul_Rubens/paintings-lg/rubens008.jpg)
The Annunciation 1609
Oil Painting
$4161
$4161
Canvas Print
$68.38
$68.38
SKU: RPP-3118
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 224 x 200 cm
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 224 x 200 cm
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria
![The Holy Family with the Lamb, c.1618 by Rubens | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Peter_Paul_Rubens/paintings-lg/rubens009.jpg)
The Holy Family with the Lamb c.1618
Oil Painting
$2351
$2351
Canvas Print
$55.97
$55.97
SKU: RPP-3119
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 151 x 113 cm
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Madrid, Spain
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 151 x 113 cm
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Madrid, Spain
![Susanna and the Elders, c.1607 by Rubens | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Peter_Paul_Rubens/paintings-lg/rubens011.jpg)
Susanna and the Elders c.1607
Oil Painting
$1290
$1290
Canvas Print
$52.53
$52.53
SKU: RPP-3121
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 94 x 65 cm
Galleria Borghese, Rome, Italy
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 94 x 65 cm
Galleria Borghese, Rome, Italy
![Deposition in the Sepulchre, c.1601/02 by Rubens | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Peter_Paul_Rubens/paintings-lg/rubens012.jpg)
Deposition in the Sepulchre c.1601/02
Oil Painting
$2539
$2539
Canvas Print
$58.60
$58.60
SKU: RPP-3122
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 180 x 137 cm
Galleria Borghese, Rome, Italy
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 180 x 137 cm
Galleria Borghese, Rome, Italy
![Equestrian Portrait of the Duke of Lerma, 1603 by Rubens | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Peter_Paul_Rubens/paintings-lg/rubens013.jpg)
Equestrian Portrait of the Duke of Lerma 1603
Oil Painting
$4528
$4528
Canvas Print
$53.35
$53.35
SKU: RPP-3123
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 283 x 200 cm
Prado Museum, Madrid, Spain
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 283 x 200 cm
Prado Museum, Madrid, Spain
![The Four Philosophers (Giusto Lipsius and His Pupils), c.1611/12 by Rubens | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Peter_Paul_Rubens/paintings-lg/rubens014.jpg)
The Four Philosophers (Giusto Lipsius and His Pupils) c.1611/12
Oil Painting
$2931
$2931
Canvas Print
$64.25
$64.25
SKU: RPP-3124
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 167 x 143 cm
Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 167 x 143 cm
Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy
![Portrait of Maria de' Medici Presented to Henry IV, c.1622/23 by Rubens | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Peter_Paul_Rubens/paintings-lg/rubens015.jpg)
Portrait of Maria de' Medici Presented to Henry IV c.1622/23
Oil Painting
$6377
$6377
Canvas Print
$57.90
$57.90
SKU: RPP-3125
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 394 x 295 cm
Louvre Museum, Paris, France
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 394 x 295 cm
Louvre Museum, Paris, France
![The Holy Family with Elizabeth & John the Baptist, c.1614/15 by Rubens | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Peter_Paul_Rubens/paintings-lg/rubens016.jpg)
The Holy Family with Elizabeth & John the Baptist c.1614/15
Oil Painting
$3877
$3877
Canvas Print
$50.03
$50.03
SKU: RPP-3126
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 136 x 100 cm
The Wallace Collection, London, United Kingdom
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 136 x 100 cm
The Wallace Collection, London, United Kingdom
![Rubens and Isabella Brant under the Honeysuckle, c.1609/10 by Rubens | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Peter_Paul_Rubens/paintings-lg/rubens017.jpg)
Rubens and Isabella Brant under the Honeysuckle c.1609/10
Oil Painting
$5526
$5526
Canvas Print
$56.79
$56.79
SKU: RPP-3132
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 178 x 136.5 cm
Alte Pinakothek, Munich, Germany
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 178 x 136.5 cm
Alte Pinakothek, Munich, Germany
![The Arrival of Marie de Medici in Marseilles, 3rd November 1600, c.1621/25 by Rubens | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Peter_Paul_Rubens/paintings-lg/rubens018.jpg)
The Arrival of Marie de Medici in Marseilles, 3rd ... c.1621/25
Oil Painting
$8761
$8761
Canvas Print
$57.90
$57.90
SKU: RPP-3137
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 394 x 295 cm
Louvre Museum, Paris, France
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 394 x 295 cm
Louvre Museum, Paris, France
![The Crown of Thorns (Ecce Homo), c.1612 by Rubens | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Peter_Paul_Rubens/paintings-lg/rubens019.jpg)
The Crown of Thorns (Ecce Homo) c.1612
Oil Painting
$2459
$2459
Canvas Print
$57.63
$57.63
SKU: RPP-3287
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 125.7 x 96 cm
The State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 125.7 x 96 cm
The State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia
![Pastoral Scene, c.1636/38 by Rubens | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Peter_Paul_Rubens/paintings-lg/rubens020.jpg)
Pastoral Scene c.1636/38
Oil Painting
$1642
$1642
Canvas Print
$60.66
$60.66
SKU: RPP-3432
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 114.5 x 91 cm
The State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 114.5 x 91 cm
The State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia
![Bacchus, c.1638/40 by Rubens | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Peter_Paul_Rubens/paintings-lg/rubens021.jpg)
Bacchus c.1638/40
Oil Painting
$4964
$4964
Canvas Print
$63.70
$63.70
SKU: RPP-3433
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 191 x 161.3 cm
The State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 191 x 161.3 cm
The State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia
![Landscape with a Rainbow, c.1630/35 by Rubens | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Peter_Paul_Rubens/paintings-lg/rubens022.jpg)
Landscape with a Rainbow c.1630/35
Oil Painting
$2436
$2436
Canvas Print
$50.04
$50.04
SKU: RPP-3434
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 86 x 130 cm
The State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 86 x 130 cm
The State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia
![Portrait of Lady-in-Waiting to the Infanta Isabella, c.1624/26 by Rubens | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Peter_Paul_Rubens/paintings-lg/rubens023.jpg)
Portrait of Lady-in-Waiting to the Infanta Isabella c.1624/26
Oil Painting
$823
$823
Canvas Print
$57.35
$57.35
SKU: RPP-3435
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 64 x 48 cm
The State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 64 x 48 cm
The State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia
![Landscape with Stone Carriers, c.1620 by Rubens | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Peter_Paul_Rubens/paintings-lg/rubens024.jpg)
Landscape with Stone Carriers c.1620
Oil Painting
$1667
$1667
Canvas Print
$51.84
$51.84
SKU: RPP-3436
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 86 x 126.5 cm
The State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 86 x 126.5 cm
The State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia
![Feast in the House of Simon the Pharisee, c.1618/20 by Rubens | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Peter_Paul_Rubens/paintings-lg/rubens025.jpg)
Feast in the House of Simon the Pharisee c.1618/20
Oil Painting
$7328
$7328
Canvas Print
$56.11
$56.11
SKU: RPP-3437
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 189 x 284.5 cm
The State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 189 x 284.5 cm
The State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia