Rubens was even knighted by many kings during his time alive. First knighted by King Philip IV of Spain and knighted by King Charles the I. Rubens was also a diplomat during war time. He would send paintings to the enemy as a gift and a peace offering. Some of Rubens most famous work are his Constantine paintings and his drunken Hercules painting. Rubens died at age 63 to heart failure. He left behind eight children of his own. As well as a studio assistants who went on to become artist of their own. Most famously Anthony Van Dyck. Rubens skills to handle complex works and large scale works will never be forgotten and many people today are still inspired by him and his works.
Peter Paul Rubens, was a Flemish painter. His artwork of Constantine was most impressive. The twelve tapestries are among the finest weavings of the 1600s. They were designed by two of the greatest masters of the baroque style, Rubens, and Pietro da Cortona. The baroque style is a artist style that would use exaggerated motion and clear detail, to easily interpret grandeur in sculpture and