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Peter Paul Rubens

A Flemish painter, draughtsman, and diplomat, Rubens was highly sought after by the nobility of Europe; he helped define the Baroque outside Italy

Dates
1577–1640
Born In
Europe > Central Europe > Germany
Active In
Europe > Northern Europe, Southern Europe > Italy, Spain, Western Europe > Belgium, England
Period Culture Style
Baroque > Flemish Baroque
Known For
Painting > History painting, Portrait painting, Landscape painting
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