Paul rubens

Sort By:
Page 3 of 50 - About 500 essays
  • Decent Essays

    Faceton Museum

    • 1425 Words
    • 6 Pages

    The color scheme of the piece could be called monochromatic. A large majority of the piece is simply the different shades of brown and orange that are used for the lions and the rocks. However, Sir Peter Rubens decides to add a bright red colored cloth behind Daniel in order to add variety and interest to the viewer. With the use of all the elements of design, Sir Peter achieved various other principles of design. Balance, for instance, is established through

    • 1425 Words
    • 6 Pages
    Decent Essays
  • Good Essays

    The Massacre of the innocents gives the viewer a glimpse into the life and artistic journey of Flemish Baroque painter Peter Paul Rubens. When one looks at the painting, it is as if they are reading the journal of the artist. The artist’s personal style, which was developed through inspiration from great artists such as Caravaggio, Michelangelo and Raphael, stands out in this painting. One can clearly see elements of the painting which have been influenced by the works of the artists that he carefully

    • 1248 Words
    • 5 Pages
    Good Essays
  • Decent Essays

    confirmed. Many artists over the years have painted this myth, putting their own creative twist on it. Two very well-known artists who drew inspiration from the myth are Francisco Goya with his work Saturn Devouring His Son (1819-1823) and Peter Paul Rubens’ Title (1636) Francisco Goya, (1746-1828) was a Spanish artist often is known to sometimes be called “the father of modern art.”

    • 785 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Decent Essays
  • Good Essays

    Abduction of the Daughters of Leucippus is an oil painting created by Peter Paul Rubens in 1617. Peter Paul Rubens was a German-born Flemish Baroque painter. Baroque is a style that emphasizes movement, color, and sensuality. His catholic upbringing was influential in his religious references in his art. He was knighted by Philip IV in Spain and by Charles I in England. He was quoted saying, “My passion comes from the heavens, not from earthly musings." He began his art apprenticeship at the early

    • 1758 Words
    • 8 Pages
    Good Essays
  • Best Essays

    Peter Paul Rubens’ masterpiece, Venus and Adonis, is not only a significant artwork of the baroque-period in Europe during the seventeenth century, but it also tells the mythological story that begins with love, and ends in tragedy. Displayed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, this painting is admired for representing the unique baroque-style of this era, as well as Rubens’ particular use of the medium and how it reaches those who are viewing it. His attention to detail and crafty use of symbolism

    • 1552 Words
    • 7 Pages
    Best Essays
  • Good Essays

    University Abstract During this assignment I will talk about three types of Work of Art from three different artists from the Baroque period through the postmodern era. 1). Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio; 2) Rembrandt van Rijn; and 3) Peter Paul Rubens, these three artists were known for their religious theme in their art work. The naturalism that was visibly demonstrated in each of the artist work with high contrast of lighting that noticeably appeared in these paintings. Each artist was well

    • 1084 Words
    • 5 Pages
    Good Essays
  • Good Essays

    Prometheus Bound

    • 1132 Words
    • 5 Pages

    Visual Analysis: Prometheus Bound Peter Paul Rubens’ painting, Prometheus Bound, is a large oil painting on canvas currently on display at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The painting is approximately sized at eight by seven feet and portrays the Greek Titan Prometheus chained to a cliff as his liver is eaten by an eagle. Rubens captures and allows the viewer to experience the most dramatic and gruesome moment of the myth, when the majestic bird attacks the Titan, by implementing the tenebrism

    • 1132 Words
    • 5 Pages
    Good Essays
  • Good Essays

    Sir Peter Paul Rubens is the artist who created, “Daniel in the Lions’ Den. This oil painting was create on canvas it is said to be created from 1614 through 1616. This painting illustrates the story in the bible called “Daniel in the Lions’ Den”. After spending night in a lion’s den, he became a biblical hero. The royal ministers did not approve of Daniel praying to god. So they threatened him and told him that he must only pray to King Darius. Daniel disobeyed their orders and continued to pray

    • 1030 Words
    • 5 Pages
    Good Essays
  • Decent Essays

    Rubenistes. Two great pieces of art that were created in the 1600’s are Peter Paul Rubens’ The Caledonian Boar Hunt and Nicolas Poussin’s Landscape with Calm. While Rubens argues that color is the most important part of the painting Poussin argues that the drawing is more important. In the paragraphs below I will talk about the paintings each individually and then compare them. The first painting I will be talking about is Rubens’ The Caledonian Boar Hunt. This painting is a depiction of mythological

    • 761 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Decent Essays
  • Decent Essays

    The Fall of Phaeton

    • 640 Words
    • 2 Pages

    the Catholic Baroque era goes to Peter Paul Rubens. Peter Paul Rubens was and is one of the most celebrated artists in Europe; both throughout the course of his lifetime, as well as throughout the entire Catholic Baroque era. His works are currently on display in some of the most prominent museums around the world; including the Musee du Louvre in Paris, The Metropolitan Museum in New York City, The Getty Museum in Los Angeles and many more. Peter Paul Rubens is accredited as the master of the Baroque

    • 640 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Decent Essays