Peter Paul Rubens

Flemish painter and draftsman

Peter Paul Rubens was a Flemish painter and architect active in the late 16th century. He is considered one of the greatest painters of the Flemish Baroque. Rubens was born in Siegen, Germany, and trained in Antwerp. He is known for his large-scale history paintings, portraits, and altarpieces. Rubens was a prolific artist, producing over 2,000 paintings during his lifetime. He was also a diplomat and served as the a...