Peter Paul Rubens

[JeffersonDinedAlone]

Rubens was a painter. I have no idea as to what the vast majority of so-called art is today.

[lanianj]

@JeffersonDinedAlone

It's true he painted but these paintings are a product of Rubens' studio where he probably painted very little of it. He had Van Dyck and Jordeans, no slouches by any measure, as part of his studio.

The composition is the true genius of Rubens.

[wainscottbl]

@JeffersonDinedAlone Well said. I call it excrement, modern art. 

[MrJRGore]

What is the sound track?

[TenderTrap86]

My favorite from Rubens is The Raising Of The Cross. I have it as my desktop image. So, it's the first thing I see as the computer goes on to remind me not to look at... well, nevermind...

[ondesmartenot3]

is this song from...shaw shank redemption???

[krackfoxtube]

Rubens? He loved the big butts. And he could not lie.

[polymath7]

The painting of Saint. Jerome at :52 is by Van Dyke, not Rubens.

[AphroditeEros33]

Bravo! Magnificent! Thank you so much for making this fantastic video with very informative explanation*^-^*

[IrisMG]

The musical accompaniment is outstanding! And Rubens...wow. I feel bad that in this age of computer animation, is there anyone who values the ability to draw and paint anymore? Or is the art lost to technology and tight budgets?

[zw0ecool]

@IrisMG i value it....i think it is magnificent. I wish I could be a master painter one day.

[ThePixieEater]

What is the one called at 7:49

Also I like the courted ruffs that all the royalty wear.

[polymath7]

@ThePixieEater Old master paintings generally have descriptions rather than official titles; that one is usually called 'The Baachanal'.

[thefreedomartist]

From a painter's viewpoint, among the greatest painters of all time, maybe the greatest...and along with Michelangelo, the greatest draughtsman. Thankfully his works are available to us who would learn from him. Thanks for posting this, and btw, using the music that is featured in The Shawshank Redemption was a great choice, one of my favorite movies. Thanks again, tfa

[zw0ecool]

@thefreedomartist I read somewhere that Michael Angelo was more of a manager, and that his employees would help him paint and sculpt, so much of what we think he did on his own was actually the work of him and his employees.

[thefreedomartist]

@zw0ecool , I've heard that Rubens had a lot of assistants, for completing his incredible number of large commissions. Michelangelo probably used assistants as well. I don't feel this takes away at all from either artist's ability, as they certainly were the greatest of masters. Of interesting note are Rubens' drawings and oil sketches, created by his own hand, and used as reference for the final paintings. Of the two, I happen to prefer Rubens, but also have immense respect for Michelangelo.

[zw0ecool]

@thefreedomartist are you a painter?

[lanianj]

@thefreedomartist

I agree with you. The most overlooked part of Rubens are the oil sketches and drawings, simply brilliant pieces of art.

[eusepia]

can someone tell me what song is this? thx :D

[LaviAfuta]

Did you found the original song  ??

[roygbiv330]

nice contrast between light and shade.

[ryad]

Het Rubenshuis in Antwerpen is het bezoeken waard. I mean you have to visit the House of Rubens. It gives you a look to the 17th century in Europe, just wonderfull !

[Amnesiac1986]

Ditto, and also something you don't really get in books or this video is their epic size and feeling. A lot of them are 13 foot tall.

[Kanyee21]

His painting are really gorgeous! I adore them, thank you for this awesome vid, 5 *

[joeyo321]

he is one of the masters of painters i think he is better thrn de vinchi,

he is the the best

[SPLIMLETLET]

Rubens, one of my favorites. Thanks for the post.

[meesterschilders]

placed into my playlist of Rubens, thanks

[MACEDONIANHELLINISM]

ive seen nothing like him in my life, thankyou for educating me!!!!

[ChineseCalligraphy]

I know Rubens works. I used to study them when I was at School years ago.

This is pleasant to see as a collective in a slideshow like this.

Many thanks. :o)

[Alicia7777777]

Wonderful presentation. Very impressive job. 5* and thank you so much!

[Stalactic7]

What's the name of the background music? :o)

[allanikitskaya]

It is a great video with Rubence pictures and wonderful music!!! Many, many stars!

[carinhall1]

Damals konnten die noch malen.Heute wird der größte Mist als ,,Kunst" bezeichnet.

[andynm123]

I LOVE his use of color

[xoDAHLIAxo]

i love rubens.........!

[opl1n4]

Rubens I don't know how you did it, that mind of yours is awesome.

[xRTPx]

Such talent indeed. And the song really makes you wonder how he did just do it. I was at the Philadelphia Museum of Art a couple weeks ago just staring at one of his paintings, Prometheus Bound, for nearly a half hour.

[aryul]

I would wonder about that too! Until I read this quote of his: My talent is such that no undertaking, however vast in size... has ever surpassed my courage.

[richheimreal]

In my opinion, this is near the epitome of art........

[palabraserrantes]

Maravilloso, Rubens y la escuela flamenca

Maravilloso trabajo.

Gracias

[keepthemusicplaying0]

Magnificent posting, Art sweetens our lives!

[salvyy]

There's no life without art.

[GenericGene]

Gentle on the mind - well done. Great Post Thanks.

[ivoetup]

bravoooo

[belamoure]

Bellisissimo y la musica divina ! Who is the author of this music ?

[maryaranxia]

Both the paintings and the music are extraordinary. Thank you so much for posting this.

[VendavalEste]

Excellent showcase. I also love this music too.

[escher677]

Very well done. Thank you for sharing ;O)

[lilamagritte]

Beautiful, thanks for posting. Saludos.