Sir Peter Paul Rubens 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. Wikipedia
Born: June 28, 1577, Siegen, Germany
Died: May 30, 1640 (age 62 years), Antwerp, Belgium
Periods: Baroque and Antwerp school
Influenced by: Caravaggio, Titian, Michelangelo, and more
Grandchildren: Jonkheer Jean Nicolas Rubens, Seigneur de Rameyen, Filips Rubens, Jonkvrouwe Constance Marie Rubens, and more
Children: Albert Rubens, Nicolaas Rubens, Lord of Rameyen, and Clara Serena Rubens
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