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rubens

A museum visitor admires a painting by Rubens.

Definition

Proper noun * Sir Peter Paul Rubens: A prolific and influential Flemish painter of the Baroque style. He was knighted by King Charles I of England. His work is known for its vibrant color, dynamic movement, emotional intensity, and emphasis on sensual, fleshy figures.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The museum is hosting a major exhibition featuring works by Rubens.
    • Art historians study how Rubens synthesized Italian Renaissance ideals with Northern European realism.
    • The painting's dramatic composition is very characteristic of Rubens.
Advanced Usage
  • "Rubenesque" (adjective): Describing a figure, typically female, with full, rounded, and voluptuous forms, reminiscent of the women often depicted in Rubens's paintings.
    • The artist was praised for celebrating Rubenesque beauty in her portraits.
Variants and Related Words
  • Rubenesque (adj): Pertaining to or resembling the style or figures in the paintings of Rubens.
  • Flemish Baroque (n): The artistic period and style in the Southern Netherlands (modern-day Belgium) with which Rubens is most closely associated.
Synonyms
  • The Master of the Flemish Baroque: A descriptive title highlighting his dominance in that period and region.
  • A Baroque master: A general term placing him among the great artists of the Baroque era.
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • "A Rubens": Sometimes used informally to refer to a painting by Rubens or one in his style.
    • The gallery just acquired what is believed to be a genuine Rubens.
rubens

A museum visitor admires a painting by Rubens.

Noun
  1. prolific Flemish baroque painter; knighted by the English king Charles I (1577-1640)

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