Portrait of Peter Paul Rubens

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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.

410 Rubens Paintings

The Entombment, c.1612 by Rubens | Painting Reproduction

The Entombment c.1612

Oil Painting
$3458
Canvas Print
$75.44
SKU: RPP-13851
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 131 x 130.2 cm
J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA

David Meeting Abigail, c.1620 by Rubens | Painting Reproduction

David Meeting Abigail c.1620

Oil Painting
$1548
Canvas Print
$49.87
SKU: RPP-13852
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 123.2 x 228 cm
J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA

The Return from War (Mars Disarmed by Venus), c.1610/12 by Rubens | Painting Reproduction

The Return from War (Mars Disarmed by Venus) c.1610/12

Oil Painting
$5078
Canvas Print
$57.85
SKU: RPP-13853
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 127.3 x 163.5 cm
J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA

The Triumph of Divine Love, c.1625 by Rubens | Painting Reproduction

The Triumph of Divine Love c.1625

Oil Painting
$5162
Canvas Print
$56.75
SKU: RPP-13854
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 386 x 518.2 cm
John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Florida, USA

Pausias and Glycera, c.1612/15 by Rubens | Painting Reproduction

Pausias and Glycera c.1612/15

Oil Painting
$5072
Canvas Print
$72.96
SKU: RPP-13855
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 203.2 x 194.3 cm
John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Florida, USA

Danae and the Shower of Gold, n.d. by Rubens | Painting Reproduction

Danae and the Shower of Gold n.d.

Oil Painting
$2316
Canvas Print
$64.72
SKU: RPP-13856
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 203.8 x 176 cm
John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Florida, USA

The Four Evangelists, c.1625 by Rubens | Painting Reproduction

The Four Evangelists c.1625

Oil Painting
$5078
Canvas Print
$77.37
SKU: RPP-13858
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 439.4 x 447 cm
John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Florida, USA

The Gathering of the Manna, c.1625 by Rubens | Painting Reproduction

The Gathering of the Manna c.1625

Oil Painting
$5039
Canvas Print
$66.65
SKU: RPP-13859
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 487.7 x 411.5 cm
John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Florida, USA

The Defenders of the Eucharist, c.1625 by Rubens | Painting Reproduction

The Defenders of the Eucharist c.1625

Oil Painting
$5180
Canvas Print
$77.78
SKU: RPP-13860
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 434.3 x 444.5 cm
John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Florida, USA

The Departure of Lot and His Family from Sodom, c.1613/15 by Rubens | Painting Reproduction

The Departure of Lot and His Family from Sodom c.1613/15

Oil Painting
$5064
Canvas Print
$67.88
SKU: RPP-13861
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 220.3 x 243.8 cm
John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Florida, USA

Portrait of Archduke Ferdinand, 1635 by Rubens | Painting Reproduction

Portrait of Archduke Ferdinand 1635

Oil Painting
$1986
Canvas Print
$60.87
SKU: RPP-13862
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 116.2 x 94 cm
John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Florida, USA

Marquis Ambrogio Spinola, c.1630 by Rubens | Painting Reproduction

Marquis Ambrogio Spinola c.1630

Oil Painting
$3155
Canvas Print
$54.27
SKU: RPP-13863
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 117.8 x 85.1 cm
Saint Louis Art Museum, Missouri, USA

The Meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek, c.1625 by Rubens | Painting Reproduction

The Meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek c.1625

Oil Painting
$6666
Canvas Print
$59.64
SKU: RPP-13864
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 445 x 571 cm
John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Florida, USA

Hercules Strangling the Nemean Lion, c.1620 by Rubens | Painting Reproduction

Hercules Strangling the Nemean Lion c.1620

Paper Art Print
$47.49
SKU: RPP-13865
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 31.8 x 48.4 cm
The Clark Art Institute, Massachusetts, USA

Portrait of the Artist, 1623 by Rubens | Painting Reproduction

Portrait of the Artist 1623

Oil Painting
$1234
Canvas Print
$55.38
SKU: RPP-13866
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 85.7 x 62.2 cm
The Royal Collection, London, United Kingdom

The Birth of the Milky Way, c.1637 by Rubens | Painting Reproduction

The Birth of the Milky Way c.1637

Oil Painting
$2011
Canvas Print
$56.48
SKU: RPP-13867
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 181 x 244 cm
Prado Museum, Madrid, Spain

Hygeia, Goddess of Health, c.1615 by Rubens | Painting Reproduction

Hygeia, Goddess of Health c.1615

Oil Painting
$1184
Canvas Print
$52.36
SKU: RPP-13868
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 106.2 x 74.3 cm
Detroit Institute of Arts, Michigan, USA

Teresa of Avila's Vision of the Dove, c.1614 by Rubens | Painting Reproduction

Teresa of Avila's Vision of the Dove c.1614

Oil Painting
$1131
Canvas Print
$49.87
SKU: RPP-13869
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 97 x 63 cm
Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, United Kingdom

Portrait of Nicolaas Rockox, 1615 by Rubens | Painting Reproduction

Portrait of Nicolaas Rockox 1615

Oil Painting
$1063
Canvas Print
$57.30
SKU: RPP-13870
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 73 x 58 cm
Public Collection

Portrait of a Monk, n.d. by Rubens | Painting Reproduction

Portrait of a Monk n.d.

Oil Painting
$747
Canvas Print
$64.04
SKU: RPP-13871
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: unknown
Private Collection

Portrait of a Young Woman, c.1620/30 by Rubens | Painting Reproduction

Portrait of a Young Woman c.1620/30

Oil Painting
$1463
Canvas Print
$52.08
SKU: RPP-13872
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 97 x 67.8 cm
Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery, The Hague, Netherlands

Portrait of Michael Ophovius, Bishop of  Hertogenbosch, c.1615/17 by Rubens | Painting Reproduction

Portrait of Michael Ophovius, Bishop of Hertogenbosch c.1615/17

Oil Painting
$1236
Canvas Print
$54.97
SKU: RPP-13873
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 111.5 x 82.5 cm
Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery, The Hague, Netherlands

A Wagon fording a Stream, c.1625/40 by Rubens | Painting Reproduction

A Wagon fording a Stream c.1625/40

Oil Painting
$1178
Canvas Print
$82.79
SKU: RPP-13874
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 47 x 70.5 cm
National Gallery, London, United Kingdom

A Shepherd with his Flock in a Woody Landscape, c.1615/22 by Rubens | Painting Reproduction

A Shepherd with his Flock in a Woody Landscape c.1615/22

Oil Painting
$1633
Canvas Print
$50.99
SKU: RPP-13875
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 64.3 x 94.3 cm
National Gallery, London, United Kingdom

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