I. In order to take a look at Peter Paul Rubens influences we must take a look at his family. Prior to Peter Paul Rubens birth, his father, Jan Rubens, had the job of being an advisor to the Protestant princess, Anna of Saxony in Antwerp. During Jan Ruben’s employment, Anna of Saxony became pregnant with Jan Ruben’s baby. Infidelity usually meant a death sentence during this time period. However, he was not put to death, instead Jan and his family were sent to exile in Siegen, Germany, just wet of Cologne. After Jan Rubens was exiled to Siegen, Peter Paul was born on June 28, 1577. Peter Paul lived in Siegen for ten years, until his father passed away.
He then moved to Antwerp with his mother, brother and sister and received a liberal
classical education (Quantum,181). At the age of 13 due to his mother needing money, Peter Paul became a page to Countess Marguerite de Ligne-Arenberg. However, Peter Paul did not want to be a page, instead he was interested in painting. He......

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Title: A Comparison Of Peter Paul Rubens And Salvador Dali
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