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of Rembrandt and Rubens During the 17th century, especially after their break from Spain, The United Provinces of the Netherlands became the most prosperous nation in Europe by leading the world in trade, science, and art. Through the huge and one of the first art markets, art became a common household possession and allowed artists to freely express themselves, which is one of the evidential factors in three of the most universally admired artists of the baroque art era. Rubens, an influential Flemish

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 known

Understanding the various forms of baroque art requires knowledge of its historical context. The 17th century could be called the first modern age. Human awareness of the world was continuously expanding. Many scientific discoveries influenced art; Galileo's investigations of the planets, for example, account for astronomical accuracy in many paintings of the time. BAROQUE STYLE--emphasized movement, contrast and variety as with the painter Caravaggio who used dark' s in background in contrast to

and The Hagar Leaves the House of Abraham by Peter Paul Rubens both exhibit the Biblical story of Hagar leaving Sarah and Abraham. As displayed by the expression of Abraham and the women in both paintings, Overbeck’s painting suggests that Abraham is trying to compromise and comfort both women because of his two kids, whereas Rubens’ painting suggests that Abraham is a little afraid and devastated of his wife Sarah so he steps back. Rubens’ painting displays Abraham as a man who scared of his wife

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

Group 1, Question A Catalina’s masculine behaviors in her autobiography demonstrates how gender was socially constructed in both Europe and America during the colonial era. One scene in particular is, “Meanwhile, some boys noticed me and surrounded me until, annoyed, I picked up some rocks and injured one of them (I don't know where because I didn't see) They arrested me and kept me in jail for one long month until he healed and they released me, with a little money remaining after my expenses” (2)

St. Louis, Missouri is famous for the Gateway Arch and the Zoo; however, the Saint Louis Art Museum (SLAM) is something that can't be overlooked. At a recent trip, I found a landscape painting that shows the true meaning of human interaction. This panting is called Extensive Landscape With Travellers on a Country Road and was painted by Jan Brueghel the Elder around 1608 to 1610. Some background information about the infamous painter Jan Brueghel is that he was born in 1568 in Brussels, Belgium

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.”

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

Peter Paul Rubens is known as one of the great artists of the Baroque period. Notorious for his paintings of religious scenes, mythology, and portraits, his style is easily recognizable through his portrayal of large, pale, nude women (Johnson 144, 145). In his painting, Diana and Her Nymphs Departing for the Hunt, Rubens positions Diana, a goddess in Roman mythology, at the forefront of the piece partially topless, reflecting her fertility and sexuality; meanwhile in the background a confrontation