Peter Paul Rubens Baroque Royal Portrait Paintings

 Peter Paul Rubens Baroque Royal Portrait Paintings

In this painting, we see a King wearing a knight's armor. This shows his military prowess. The raised sword also stands for both the army and his manhood. The red background refers to his royal blood. This extreme light and darkness in a portrait was inspired by Velazquez Royal paintings of the Spanish Monarchy. The light falling in the monarch's face refers to the light of his soul. He is also looking at the viewer. Well, let us move on. 5 stars for Peter Paul Rubens.

Well, this Duke certainly looks bold. In the belly of his armor, we see the logo of his region. His hand is holding a baculo. Its a power stick, kinda like a scepter. The red always stands for royal blood. The blade stands for military power. The curtain and the sky are simply decorations. Well, I think that is everything worth mentioning about this painting. 5 stars for Peter Paul Rubens.

Equestrian paintings became popular, after the Renaissance period. These monarchs wanted to mimic the political art of the Romans. Thus, here we have Doria ridding his horse. His puppy shows that he is loyal and the red ribbons stands for loyalty. Plus, the puppy shows that he loves hunting. He sports the knights armors. The scenery is really cool. Plus, the hair on the horse looks quite realistic. I think this is everything worth mentioning. This lovely painting deserves 5 stars rating.

Well, here is the next Equestrian painting. It is the same as the one that came before. The only difference lies in the scenery. Behind the Duke, we see his army fighting. Needless to say, he is an army general. He is sporting his armor and his baculo. Eh, 5 stars rating for Peter Paul Rubens.

Well, this painting is really quite simple. It is a realistic portrait of a Franciscan priest looking at the viewer. The Franciscans follow Saint Francis. In any case, this lovely baroque painting deserves 5 stars rating.

In this painting, we see the Marchesa. Marchesa is the female version of Marquis. Needless to say, she is a very rich lady. Her dress is made of fancy silk. It glisters quite beautifully. The fancy neck thingy was fashionable during the time. As for the symbols, the fan stands for womanhood, the red curtain for royalty and the Greek columns stand for classical education. In any case, this pretty maiden deserves 5 stars rating.

This painting is quite the change of pace. This guy is a Persian. Well, the Portuguese did traded often with them. His eyes look really pretty. His attire is quite lovely. He must have a lot of money. In the background, we see the ruins of Constantinople. In any case, this lovely painting of Rubens deserves 5 stars rating.

What is neat about this guy is his Chinese attire. Trigualt is really well traveled. The red curtain is just for fun. Beside Trigualt, we see a sign. In any case, this painting deserves 5 stars rating.

Here is another pretty noblewoman. Its nice to see a change in the fashion of the time. Now, it is white, not black that is well liked in this maiden's country. Still, you got to admit that her cashmere dress is really pretty. You noticed the small parrot perking on her throne. That was her favorite pet. In any case, this lovely painting deserves 5 star rating.

In the next lovely portrait, we see a serious looking noble. His velvet robes look really frisky. He must have ton of money. Well, trade did allow for the rise of the merchant class. Anyone with connections to the Orient or the Americas could rise in the social ladder really easily. In any case, the sword shows he is a man of action. The ring has the insignia of his family. In any case, this lovely painting deserves 5 stars rating.

This portrait is fit for a Queen!! And she is a queen too. By the 1600s, France was the center of culture, art and fashion. They set the standard for everything in Europe. For this reason, their royal paintings where always the most flamboyant. Here we see this lovely queen in a blue dress. Those flor de lis. (the gold flowers) stand for France. On her chest, we see a jewel cross. I think that is everything worth mentioning. 5 stars for Peter Paul Rubens.

Here we see a super stiff painting of two monarchs. IT is quite the change of pace. The seemingly simplicity is opaque by the richness of their attire. Those gloves they have near each other are ridding gloves. They must have been hunting or in the outdoors. The scenery is the interior of a tent. The king looks at his queen. She however, is royally stiff. Its part of the royal inhumane acting to impress the commoners. In any case, this lovely painting deserves 5 stars rating.

In this painting, we see the wife of a knight with her children. The two oldest daughters are in the center of the painting. I think it has more to do with Rubens' taste. You know, he thinks blondies are pretty(the irony is that he was never able to marry a blondy). The scenery is rather odd. What are those weird snake cherubs chicks? Behind the mother, we see a parrot. See, when someone gets a parrot all the high class ladies begin getting their own parrots. Ah! Those where the days. In any case, Rubens deserves 5 stars rating. 

Well, here is the last painting for now. Its simply shows a french king wearing a fancy knights armor. As usual, he is holding a power rod. Like the blue French Queen, Luis is sporting the blue with golden flor de lis mantle. The red curtain is a cropping tool. Ruben picked up this trick from Vermeer. In any case, this painting deserves 5 stars rating. I hope you like them a little bit.