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Artist a Day: Paul Rubens

Artist a day! SIR PETER PAUL RUBENS  (1577-1640) Paul Rubens was a prolific painter of his time. He traveled around Europe partially to meet his patrons who commissioned painting from him. He became very wealthy artist. (new slide) 

Oil on canvas, 224 x 210.5 cm, 1618

Abduction of the Daughters of Leucippus

Rubens' Works

His female nudes artworks still amaze people and artists.

Oil on canvas, 248 x 321 cm, 1616

Hippopotamus and Crocodile Hunt

Rubens' Works

Sir Peter Paul Rubens was a Flemish. He was known as an artist and was a diplomat from the Duchy of Brabant in the Southern Netherlands.

Oil on wood panel, 150 x 420 cm, 1614

Descent from the Cross  - Triptych

Rubens' Works

He is the most influential artist of the Flemish Baroque tradition. Rubens's painting compositions reference academic aspects of classical and Christian narrative.

Oil on canvas, 131.2 x 98.4 cm, 1605

The Fall of Phaeton

Rubens' Works

Peter Paul Rubens is renowned for his innovative and vibrant paintings of religious and mythical subjects. He also created portraits and landscapes.

Oil on canvas, 460 x 460 cm, 1610

The Elevation of the Cross

Rubens' Works

Rubens was a prolific artist.

Oil on wood, 185 x 205 cm, 1610

Samson and Delilah

Rubens' Works

Michael Jaffé's catalog list 1,403 pieces of art, besides numerous reproductions made in his studio.

Oil on wood panel, 212 x 213 cm, 1618

Drunken Silenus

Rubens' Works

His commissioned creations were paintings with historical subjects, including religious and mythological topics, and hunt scenes.

Oil on canvas, 96 x 127 cm, 1605

Hero and Leander

Rubens' Works

Oil on canvas, 1600

The Battle of the Amazons

Rubens' Works

Oil on canvas, 145 x 194 cm, 1636

The Judgement of Paris

Rubens' Works

Oil on wood panel, 199 x 302 cm, 1637

Massacre of the Innocents

Rubens' Works

“My talent is such that no undertaking, however vast in size... has ever surpassed my courage.”  

Famous Quotes by  Paul Rubens

Painting a young maiden is similar to cavorting with great abandon. It is the finest refreshment.”  

Famous Quotes by  Paul Rubens

I'm just a simple man standing alone with my old brushes, asking God for inspiration.”  

Famous Quotes by  Paul Rubens

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