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Peter Paul Rubens and Jan Brueghel the Elder, Pan and Syrinx

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Five masters who looked to Rubens

Rubens was one of the most influential artists of all time. Here, we profile his relationship with five major artists that came after him.
Peter Paul Rubens and Jan Brueghel the Elder, Pan and Syrinx

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< 10 years ago

How well do you know Rubens? Take the quiz

Rubens and His Legacy explores the artist’s influence across art history. Let’s see what you know about this Baroque master…
Peter Paul Rubens, The Triumph of Henri IV

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10 years ago

Peter Paul Rubens: a beginner’s guide

The influence of the Flemish Baroque master can be seen across art history, from the portraits of Van Dyck to the prints of Picasso. Here’s a quick intro to “the prince of painters”.
Peter Paul Rubens, The Garden of Love

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10 years ago

Baroque ‘n’ roll: Rubens and his enduring artistic legacy

From his battle scenes to royal portraits, landscapes and altarpieces, Rubens’s extraordinary output occupies a uniquely heroic position in the history of art. Waldemar Januszczak argues that art was one thing before him – and another thing after.