Artist and diplomat. Born in Siegen, Westphalia (modern day Germany). He studied art in Antwerp and Venice, and entered the service of Vincenzo Gonzago, Duke of Mantua, where he began a parallel career as a diplomat. Considered to be the most influential artist of the Flemish Baroque tradition, his compositions reflect aspects of classical and Christian history.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Peter Paul Rubens
Dulwich Picture Gallery Dulwich Picture Gallery, England's very first public ...
Pioneer of good design for London Transport. Born Lincolnshire. Click on the picture source web site for more information.
First Director of the National Gallery. President of the Royal Academy. First President of the Royal Photographic Society. One of the Commissioners for the Great Exhibition. Born in Plymouth, son ...
Artist and Designer. Born Eric William Ravilious, at Acton, (He claimed his surname was of Huguenot origin). Studied at the Eastbourne School of Art and at the Design School of the Royal College of...
Painter and designer. Born Calais - the family travelled frequently between France and England. Not formally a member of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood but he was friends with them and shared their...
Born Southampton. A prodigy, the youngest ever pupil at the Royal Academy School. Co-founder of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. His friendship with Ruskin did not survive marrying the ex-Mrs Ruskin...
Comments are provided by Facebook, please ensure you are signed in here to see them