Peter Paul Rubens

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"Rubens and Isabella Brant in the Honeysuckle Bower" Alte Pinakothek
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"Rubens and Isabella Brant in the Honeysuckle Bower" Alte Pinakothek

Pieter Pauwel (Peter Paul) Rubens (June 28, 1577May 30, 1640) was a painter. Many people see him as one of the most popular Flemish and European painters of the 17th century. He painted in Baroque style. His style was to emphasise movement and colour. Many of his paintings have a sensual touch. Some of them can be seen as erotic.