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1. Peter Paul Rubens

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   Peter Paul Rubens (1577–1640) was a Flemish Baroque painter who dominated European art in the first half of the seventeenth century. Known for his exuberant and colorful style, Rubens produced an immense body of work encompassing altarpieces, portraits, mythological scenes, and landscape paintings. His studio operated as a highly i…

2. Peter Paul Rubens

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   The Master of Mythology and Grand Spectacle
   Rubens’s mythological and historical paintings are characterized by their overwhelming vitality, fleshy figures, and sense of dramatic immediacy. He treated classical narrative not as historical record but as a conduit for expressing contemporary political anxieties and personal philosophical concerns, often utilizing the physical exhaustion of mythological …

3. Titian

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   Mythological Subjects and the Problem of Subjective Nudity
   Titian produced a significant body of mythological paintings and religious paintings, often characterized by sensuous, dynamic compositions. His 'poesie' series for Philip II of Spain, including works like Diana and Actaeon, showcases his ability to render flesh tones with unparalleled softness.
   Art historians posit that Titian’s depiction of the [nude figure](/entries/nude-figure…