Peter Paul Rubens Painting Reproductions 13 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
A Landscape with a Shepherd and his Flock c.1638
Oil Painting
$1816
$1816
Canvas Print
$49.43
$49.43
SKU: RPP-13876
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 49.4 x 83.5 cm
National Gallery, London, United Kingdom
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 49.4 x 83.5 cm
National Gallery, London, United Kingdom
A Roman Triumph c.1630
Oil Painting
$9744
$9744
Canvas Print
$49.43
$49.43
SKU: RPP-13877
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 86.8 x 163.9 cm
National Gallery, London, United Kingdom
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 86.8 x 163.9 cm
National Gallery, London, United Kingdom
Portrait of Ludovicus Nonnius c.1627
Oil Painting
$1676
$1676
Canvas Print
$55.84
$55.84
SKU: RPP-13878
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 124.4 x 92.2 cm
National Gallery, London, United Kingdom
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 124.4 x 92.2 cm
National Gallery, London, United Kingdom
Portrait of Thomas Howard, 2nd Earl of Arundel c.1629/30
Oil Painting
$966
$966
Canvas Print
$89.60
$89.60
SKU: RPP-13879
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 67 x 54 cm
National Gallery, London, United Kingdom
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 67 x 54 cm
National Gallery, London, United Kingdom
The Brazen Serpent c.1635/40
Oil Painting
$6191
$6191
Canvas Print
$52.85
$52.85
SKU: RPP-13880
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 186.4 x 264.5 cm
National Gallery, London, United Kingdom
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 186.4 x 264.5 cm
National Gallery, London, United Kingdom
The Watering Place c.1615/22
Oil Painting
$1947
$1947
Canvas Print
$54.48
$54.48
SKU: RPP-13881
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 99.4 x 135 cm
National Gallery, London, United Kingdom
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 99.4 x 135 cm
National Gallery, London, United Kingdom
The Rape of the Sabine Women c.1635/40
Oil Painting
$9929
$9929
Canvas Print
$53.66
$53.66
SKU: RPP-13882
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 170 x 236.2 cm
National Gallery, London, United Kingdom
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 170 x 236.2 cm
National Gallery, London, United Kingdom
The Holy Family with Saints in a Landscape c.1635/40
Oil Painting
$3306
$3306
Canvas Print
$55.98
$55.98
SKU: RPP-13883
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 119 x 158.5 cm
National Gallery, London, United Kingdom
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 119 x 158.5 cm
National Gallery, London, United Kingdom
Portrait of the Archduke Albert c.1615
Oil Painting
$2674
$2674
Canvas Print
$53.79
$53.79
SKU: RPP-13884
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 122 x 89 cm
National Gallery, London, United Kingdom
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 122 x 89 cm
National Gallery, London, United Kingdom
Portrait of the Infanta Isabella c.1615
Oil Painting
$3103
$3103
Canvas Print
$54.48
$54.48
SKU: RPP-13885
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 120.5 x 88.8 cm
National Gallery, London, United Kingdom
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 120.5 x 88.8 cm
National Gallery, London, United Kingdom
Daniel in the Lions' Den c.1614/16
Oil Painting
$3495
$3495
Canvas Print
$50.53
$50.53
SKU: RPP-13886
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 224.2 x 330.5 cm
National Gallery of Art, Washington, USA
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 224.2 x 330.5 cm
National Gallery of Art, Washington, USA
The Meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek c.1626
Oil Painting
$4461
$4461
Canvas Print
$59.79
$59.79
SKU: RPP-13887
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 65.5 x 82.4 cm
National Gallery of Art, Washington, USA
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 65.5 x 82.4 cm
National Gallery of Art, Washington, USA
The Fall of Phaeton c.1604/05
Oil Painting
$6284
$6284
Canvas Print
$55.84
$55.84
SKU: RPP-13888
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 98.4 x 131.2 cm
National Gallery of Art, Washington, USA
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 98.4 x 131.2 cm
National Gallery of Art, Washington, USA
David Slaying Goliath c.1616
Oil Painting
$2040
$2040
Canvas Print
$60.06
$60.06
SKU: RPP-13889
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 123 x 99 cm
Norton Simon Museum of Art, Pasadena, USA
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 123 x 99 cm
Norton Simon Museum of Art, Pasadena, USA
Portrait of Louis XIII, King of France c.1622/25
Oil Painting
$2940
$2940
Canvas Print
$60.06
$60.06
SKU: RPP-13890
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 118 x 96.5 cm
Norton Simon Museum of Art, Pasadena, USA
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 118 x 96.5 cm
Norton Simon Museum of Art, Pasadena, USA
Saint Ignatius of Loyola c.1620/22
Oil Painting
$2033
$2033
Canvas Print
$49.43
$49.43
SKU: RPP-13891
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 223.5 x 138.4 cm
Norton Simon Museum of Art, Pasadena, USA
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 223.5 x 138.4 cm
Norton Simon Museum of Art, Pasadena, USA
Achilles Discovered by Ulysses Among the ... c.1625/30
Oil Painting
$3839
$3839
Canvas Print
$55.57
$55.57
SKU: RPP-13892
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 107.5 x 145.5 cm
Prado Museum, Madrid, Spain
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 107.5 x 145.5 cm
Prado Museum, Madrid, Spain
Ana of Austria, Wife of Louis XIII c.1622
Oil Painting
$2892
$2892
Canvas Print
$61.29
$61.29
SKU: RPP-13893
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 130 x 108 cm
Prado Museum, Madrid, Spain
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 130 x 108 cm
Prado Museum, Madrid, Spain
Atalanta and Meleager Hunting the Wild Boar of Calydon c.1636
Oil Painting
$2279
$2279
Canvas Print
$49.43
$49.43
SKU: RPP-13894
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 162 x 264 cm
Prado Museum, Madrid, Spain
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 162 x 264 cm
Prado Museum, Madrid, Spain
Ceres and Pan c.1615
Oil Painting
$5143
$5143
Canvas Print
$49.43
$49.43
SKU: RPP-13895
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 178.5 x 280.5 cm
Prado Museum, Madrid, Spain
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 178.5 x 280.5 cm
Prado Museum, Madrid, Spain
Landscape with Psyche and Jupiter c.1610
Oil Painting
$1957
$1957
Canvas Print
$54.75
$54.75
SKU: RPP-13896
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 95 x 129 cm
Prado Museum, Madrid, Spain
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 95 x 129 cm
Prado Museum, Madrid, Spain
Saint Andrew c.1611
Oil Painting
$1150
$1150
Canvas Print
$57.34
$57.34
SKU: RPP-13897
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 108 x 84 cm
Prado Museum, Madrid, Spain
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 108 x 84 cm
Prado Museum, Madrid, Spain
Saint James the Elder c.1611
Oil Painting
$1151
$1151
Canvas Print
$57.89
$57.89
SKU: RPP-13898
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 108 x 83 cm
Prado Museum, Madrid, Spain
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 108 x 83 cm
Prado Museum, Madrid, Spain
Saint James the Minor c.1611
Oil Painting
$1013
$1013
Canvas Print
$57.61
$57.61
SKU: RPP-13899
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 107 x 82.5 cm
Prado Museum, Madrid, Spain
Peter Paul Rubens
Original Size: 107 x 82.5 cm
Prado Museum, Madrid, Spain