Peter Paul Rubens (Flemish, 1577–1640)

JunPeter Paul Rubens was born on June 28, 1577, in Siegen, Holy Roman Empire.¹

After the death of his first wife Isabella Brant in 1626, Rubens immersed himself in diplomatic work to distract himself from grief.²

Rubens also oversaw the ephemeral decorations for the royal entry into Antwerp by Cardinal-Infante Ferdinand of Austria in 1635.¹

MayPeter Paul Rubens died on May 30, 1640, at the age of 62 in Antwerp.¹