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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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Rubens' highly charged compositions reference erudite aspects of classical and Christian history. His unique and immensely popular Baroque style emphasized movement, color, and sensuality, which followed the immediate, dramatic artistic style promoted in the Counter-Reformation.
- Flemish
- May 30, 1640
- Siegen, Germany
May 30, 2024 · Here are 10 of Rubens’s most iconic paintings. 1. Equestrian Portrait of the Duke of Lerma. Peter Paul Rubens, Equestrian Portrait of the Duke of Lerma, 1603, Museo del Prado, Madrid, Spain. This portrait of the Duke of Lerma was painted in 1603 after Rubens’s first visit to Spain.
Abstract: The Counter-Reformation period is a rare example of a direct influence of theological ideas on painting—not only in themes but also in style. The altarpieces of Peter Paul Rubens are a supreme example of baroque Catholic painting that translates Tridentine theology into art.
Rubens' 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.
Oct 11, 2024 · During his seven months in Madrid, besides pleading for a peace treaty with England, Rubens spent his time in the royal art gallery painting copies of masterpieces by Titian, to whose style he was now completely attuned as he explored the great Venetian’s fluent brushwork, vibrant colours, and luminous modeling.
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Aug 1, 2021 · Rubens was a great admirer of Italian Renaissance artist Titian (c. 1488 – 1576) and the Venetian style of painting that emphasized color over drawings. He applied the same philosophy to his own Baroque style art by using rich colors to enhance the drama and opulence of his paintings.
