Who is Peter Paul Rubens?

Peter Paul Rubens is Flemish painter.

How did Peter Paul Rubens die?

Peter Paul Rubens passed away in 1640 (heart failure).

Peter Paul Rubens

Q: What is Peter Paul Rubens known for?

Peter Paul Rubens is primarily known as a(n) printmaker, painter, sculptor, graphic artist, architectural drafter, diplomat, visual artist.

Flemish painter

Born:June 28, 1577

Died:May 30, 1640

Age at death:62

Manner of death:Natural Causes

Cause of death:Heart Failure

Zodiac Sign:Cancer

Born in:Siegen, Germany

Residence:Siegen, Germany

Buried in:Belgium

Languages:Dutch, German, Italian, Spanish

Printmaker Painter Sculptor Graphic Artist Architectural Drafter Diplomat Visual Artist

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The Elevation of the CrossThe Rape of the Daughters of LeucippusThe Three GracesRubens and Isabella Brant in the honeysuckle bowerThe Fall of the Damned

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Palazzi di GenovaPompa introitus honori serenissimi principis Ferdinandi AustriaciThe ceilings, or paintings in the galleries of the Jesuit church of Antwerp, painted by P.P. Rubens, drawn by J. de Wit, and engraved by Jan Punt, Amsterdam

Peter Paul Rubens

Flemish painter

Biography

Sir Peter Paul Rubens ( ROO-bənz; Dutch: [ˈpeːtər pʌul ˈrybəns]; 28 June 1577 – 30 May 1640) was a Flemish artist and diplomat. He is considered the most influential artist of the Flemish Baroque tradition. Rubens's highly charged compositions reference erudite aspects of classical and Christian history. His unique and immensely popular Baroque style emphasised movement, colour, and sensuality, which followed the immediate, dramatic artistic style promoted in the Counter-Reformation. Rubens was a painter producing altarpieces, portraits, landscapes, and history paintings of mythological and allegorical subjects. He was also a prolific designer of cartoons for the Flemish tapestry workshops and of frontispieces for the publishers in Antwerp. Rubens was born and raised in the Holy Roman Empire (modern-day Germany) to parents who were refugees from Antwerp in the Duchy of Brabant in the Spanish Netherlands and moved to Antwerp at about 12. In addition to running a large workshop in Antwerp that produced paintings popular with nobility and art collectors throughout Europe, Rubens was a classically educated humanist scholar and diplomat who was knighted by both Philip IV of Spain and Charles I of England. Rubens was a prolific artist. The catalogue of his works by Michael Jaffé lists 1,403 pieces, excluding numerous copies made in his workshop. His commissioned works were mostly history paintings, which included religious and mythological subjects, and hunt scenes. He painted portraits, especially of friends, and self-portraits, and in later life painted several landscapes. Rubens designed tapestries and prints, as well as his own house. He also oversaw the ephemeral decorations of the royal entry into Antwerp by the Cardinal-Infante Ferdinand of Austria in 1635. He wrote a book with illustrations of the palaces in Genoa, which was published in 1622 as Palazzi di Genova. The book was influential in spreading the Genoese palace style in Northern Europe. Rubens was an avid art collector and had one of the largest collections of art and books in Antwerp. He was also an art dealer and is known to have sold important art objects to George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham. He was one of the last major artists to make consistent use of wooden panels as a support medium, even for very large works, but used canvas as well, especially when the work needed to be sent a long distance. For altarpieces, he sometimes painted on slate to reduce reflection problems.

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“[on the high seas] the English are increasing their insolence and barbarity. [T]hey cut to pieces the captain of a ship coming from Spain and threw all the crew into the sea for having defended themselves valiantly.”

— In a letter to Pierre Dupuy, 7 June 1627; as quoted by Simon Schrama, in Rembrandt's eyes, Alfred A. Knopf - Borzoi Books, New York 1999, p. 244

“We are exhausted [in Antwerp] and have endured so much that this war seems without purpose.. ..[and that it seemed] strange that Spain, which provides so little for the needs of this country .. ..has an abundance of means to wage an offensive war elsewhere.”

— In a letter to Pierre Dupuy, Sept. / Oct. 1627; as quoted by Simon Schrama, in Rembrandt's eyes, Alfred A. Knopf - Borzoi Books, New York 1999, p. 248

“I have neither time to live nor to write. I am therefore cheating my art by stealing a few evening hours to write this most inadequate and negligent reply to the courteous and elegant letters of yours.”

— In a letter to his friend Peiresc, Dec. 1634 - LPPR, 393; as quoted by Simon Schrama, in Rembrandt's eyes, Alfred A. Knopf - Borzoi Books, New York 1999, p. 403; At a speed which was daunting even for someone of his facility, Rubens was asked to supply the designs for four stages and five triumphal arches in the city Antwerp. Though he could rely on his scholarly friends for help with the allegorical program and his workshop for assistance in fabricating them, he still became 'overburdened' with

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Peter Paul Rubens

Auteur(s): Rubens, Pierre Paul (Siegen, 28–06–1577 - Anvers (Antwerpen), 30–05–1640), auteur du modèle Vorsterman, Lucas Emil (Zaltbommel, en 1595 - Anvers (Antwerpen), en 1675), graveur Vorsterman, Lucas Emil (Zaltbommel, en 1595 - Anvers (Antwerpen), en 1675), editeur Autre titre: Sujets du Nouveau Testament (Titre de la série) Datation en siècle: 1ère moitié du 17e siècle Type(s) d'objet(s): Estampe, Arts graphiques Dénomination(s): Estampe d'interprétation Matériaux et techniques: Burin Dimensions - Oeuvre: Hauteur : 28.5 cm Largeur : 44 cm Marques, inscriptions, poinçons: Marque de collection - Dutuit : Lugt 708 Thèmes / Sujets / Lieux représentés : Scène biblique, Scène du Nouveau Testament, Nativité, Adoration des bergers, Enfant Jésus, Berger - Bergère, Etable, Ange ailé, Boeuf, Ane, Chien Personne / Personnage représenté: Marie, Sainte (Vierge, personnage biblique) ; Joseph (saint) ; Jésus-Christ Mode d'acquisition: Legs Nom du donateur, testateur, vendeur: Dutuit, Auguste et Eugène Date d’acquisition: 1902 Institution: Petit Palais, musée des Beaux-arts de la Ville de Paris Numéro d’inventaire: GDUT8190 IIIF Manifest: https://apicollections.parismusees.paris.fr/iiif/160036621/manifest

A tribute to the painter Rubens, born in this city of Siegens. Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640)

Auteur(s): Rubens, Pierre Paul (Siegen, 28–06–1577 - Anvers (Antwerpen), 30–05–1640), auteur du modèle Tassaert, Philippe Joseph (Anvers (Antwerpen), 18–03–1732 - Londres, 06–10–1803), aquafortiste Autre titre: Sujets de l'Ancien Testament (Titre de la série) Datation en siècle: 17e siècle Type(s) d'objet(s): Estampe, Arts graphiques Dénomination(s): Estampe d'interprétation Matériaux et techniques: Eau-forte Dimensions - Oeuvre: Hauteur : 42.2 cm Largeur : 46.7 cm Marques, inscriptions, poinçons: Marque de collection - Dutuit : Lugt 708 Mode d'acquisition: Legs Nom du donateur, testateur, vendeur: Dutuit, Auguste et Eugène Date d’acquisition: 1902 Institution: Petit Palais, musée des Beaux-arts de la Ville de Paris Numéro d’inventaire: GDUT8185 IIIF Manifest: https://apicollections.parismusees.paris.fr/iiif/160036614/manifest

Sujet : Conque marine Appartient à l’ensemble documentaire : Mirimonde1

Auteur(s): Rubens, Pierre Paul (Siegen, 28–06–1577 - Anvers (Antwerpen), 30–05–1640), auteur du modèle Suyderhoff, Jonas (Leyde (Leiden), vers 1613 - Haarlem, 05–1686), graveur Soutman, Pieter Claesz (Haarlem, vers 1580 - Haarlem, 16–08–1657), editeur d'estampes Autre titre: Bacchanale (Titre de la série) Datation en siècle: 17e siècle Type(s) d'objet(s): Estampe, Arts graphiques Dénomination(s): Estampe d'interprétation Matériaux et techniques: Burin Dimensions - Oeuvre: Hauteur : 29.6 cm Largeur : 34.5 cm Marques, inscriptions, poinçons: Marque de collection - Dutuit : Lugt 708 Thèmes / Sujets / Lieux représentés : Scène mythologique, Mythologie gréco-romaine, Divinité gréco-romaine, Scène dionysiaque, Bacchanale, Ivresse, Satyre, Bacchante, Ménade Personne / Personnage représenté: Bacchus (mythologie romaine) ; Dionysos (mythologie grecque) ; Silène ou Papposilène (mythologie grecque) Mode d'acquisition: Legs Nom du donateur, testateur, vendeur: Dutuit, Auguste et Eugène Date d’acquisition: 1902 Institution: Petit Palais, musée des Beaux-arts de la Ville de Paris Numéro d’inventaire: GDUT8332 IIIF Manifest: https://apicollections.parismusees.paris.fr/iiif/160036840/manifest

Auteur(s): Rubens, Pierre Paul (Siegen, 28–06–1577 - Anvers (Antwerpen), 30–05–1640), auteur du modèle Spreuyt, E., graveur Autre titre: Sujets de la fable (Titre de la série) Datation en siècle: 17e siècle Type(s) d'objet(s): Estampe, Arts graphiques Dénomination(s): Estampe d'interprétation Matériaux et techniques: Eau-forte Dimensions - Oeuvre: Hauteur : 31.7 cm Largeur : 28.3 cm Marques, inscriptions, poinçons: Marque de collection - Dutuit : Lugt 708 Thèmes / Sujets / Lieux représentés : Scène mythologique, Mythologie gréco-romaine, Amours des dieux, Enlèvement = rapt, Amours, Vent Personne / Personnage représenté: Borée (mythologie grecque) Mode d'acquisition: Legs Nom du donateur, testateur, vendeur: Dutuit, Auguste et Eugène Date d’acquisition: 1902 Institution: Petit Palais, musée des Beaux-arts de la Ville de Paris Numéro d’inventaire: GDUT8274 IIIF Manifest: https://apicollections.parismusees.paris.fr/iiif/160036762/manifest

Auteur(s): Rubens, Pierre Paul (Siegen, 28–06–1577 - Anvers (Antwerpen), 30–05–1640), auteur du modèle Eynhouedts, Remoldus ou Rombout (Malines, en 1613 - entre 1679 et 1680), aquafortiste Autre titre: Sujets du Nouveau Testament (Titre de la série) Datation en siècle: 17e siècle Type(s) d'objet(s): Estampe, Arts graphiques Dénomination(s): Estampe d'interprétation Matériaux et techniques: Eau-forte Dimensions - Oeuvre: Hauteur : 22.5 cm Largeur : 25 cm Marques, inscriptions, poinçons: Marque de collection - Marque de collection en bas à gauche : "Dutuit" (Lugt 708) Mode d'acquisition: Legs Nom du donateur, testateur, vendeur: Dutuit, Auguste et Eugène Date d’acquisition: 1902 Institution: Petit Palais, musée des Beaux-arts de la Ville de Paris Numéro d’inventaire: GDUT8232 IIIF Manifest: https://apicollections.parismusees.paris.fr/iiif/160036667/manifest

collection Musée des Beaux-Arts de Besançon

Auteur(s): Rubens, Pierre Paul (Siegen, 28–06–1577 - Anvers (Antwerpen), 30–05–1640), auteur du modèle Bolswert, Schelte Adams (Bolsward, vers 1581 - Anvers (Antwerpen), 22–12–1659), graveur Autre titre: Sujets de la fable (Titre de la série) Datation en siècle: 17e siècle Type(s) d'objet(s): Estampe, Arts graphiques Dénomination(s): Estampe d'interprétation Matériaux et techniques: Burin Dimensions - Oeuvre: Hauteur : 43.3 cm Largeur : 33 cm Marques, inscriptions, poinçons: Marque de collection - Dutuit : Lugt 708 Thèmes / Sujets / Lieux représentés : Scène mythologique, Mythologie gréco-romaine, Scène dionysiaque, Ivresse, Satyre, Faune Personne / Personnage représenté: Bacchus (mythologie romaine) ; Dionysos (mythologie grecque) ; Silène ou Papposilène (mythologie grecque) Mode d'acquisition: Legs Nom du donateur, testateur, vendeur: Dutuit, Auguste et Eugène Date d’acquisition: 1902 Institution: Petit Palais, musée des Beaux-arts de la Ville de Paris Numéro d’inventaire: GDUT8282 IIIF Manifest: https://apicollections.parismusees.paris.fr/iiif/160036769/manifest