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Peter Paul Rubens (Siegen, Westfalia, 1577 - Antwerp, Netherlands 1640), Flemish painter, one of the greatest exponent of Baroque painting. He is perhaps best known for his religious and mythological compositions.
In Italy (1600-1608), Rubens studied Titian, Tintoretto, and Raphael, he also met the works of his Italian contemporaries, Caravaggio and Carracci.
Rubens is often called Prince of Baroque painters. In his style he successfully united the features of Northern and Flemish art with those of Italy. He had many pupils that also became excellent baroque masters, like Antony van Dyck (1599-1641).
Rubens was endlessly active. There are thousands of works by his hand, scattered through collections and museums across the world. [1]
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