Person    | Male  Born 28/6/1577  Died 30/5/1640

Peter Paul Rubens

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

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Peter Paul Rubens

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Dulwich Picture Gallery

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Harry Dixon

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Barber Beaumont

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Carrie Reichardt

Carrie Reichardt

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Victor Weisz

Victor Weisz

Born Berlin. As a left-wing Jew he decided to leave Germany as Hitler rose to power. Signed himself "Vicky". Click on external site for more information and to see some of his work. Died by suicide.

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