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Nov 9, 2016 · Although best known for his mythological paintings of voluptuous nude females (from which the term “Rubenesque” arose), the artist also created works both religious and political in nature. We explore some of Rubens’ most important works, from The Horrors of War to The Judgment of Paris.
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May 30, 2024 · A Baroque master and portraitist of the royals, Peter Paul Rubens is probably best known for his often drama-filled religious and mythological paintings with sensuous nudes. Discover this iconic painter through 10 of his masterpieces.
1891. Christ Triumphant over Sin and Death, also known as Christ Triumphant over Death and Sin, or sometimes as Salvator Mundi, is a circa 1618 oil painting by the Flemish Baroque artist Peter Paul Rubens. It is on display in the Musée des Beaux-Arts of Strasbourg, France. Its inventory number is 235. [2]
The Graces were minor deities but in this splendid work Peter Paul Rubens devotes his best effort to them. The three goddesses embrace each other forming a circle. The positioning of their feet suggests movement; they seem to dance gently.
Jun 24, 2024 · This painting not only highlights Rubens’s artistic genius but also reflects his deep religious conviction and understanding of human expression. The Elevation of the Cross remains a pivotal work in Rubens’s oeuvre, influencing countless artists and embodying the grandeur of Baroque art.
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- 1610-1611
- Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640)
- Religious painting
In the centre is Saint Clare of Assisi, who is given the features of the Infanta Isabel Clara Eugenia, Rubens’s patron who commissioned this series. This panel depicts seven saints who worked to safeguard and promote the Eucharist.
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The painting embodies a great interpretation of the topic of the incarnation of the divine and human nature of Christ, which is between death and potential future life. All colors and shades of light are in flesh tones.
