ones are somber and muted, save for perhaps the key use of light on Venus and her garment hanging over a wall behind her. Off to the right of the famous couple is a cherub, one of two in the painting, a horse, another tree and the sky which are all layered behind the couple further adding depth of perspective to the work. Except for the clothing and helmet of Mars and the garment of Venus, most of the brush strokes are broad and flat. However, these are intricate in decoration, especially the helmet of Mars.
PETER PAUL RUBENS (1577-1640) Descent from the Cross (1616-1617)
The Flemish painter Peter Paul Rubens was illustrative of the Baroque style of art that flourished during the 17th century. Its themes were largely designed to promote the exuberance and dynamic movement of the reinvigorated Catholic Church. The style of the Baroque period can often be complex and even contra
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