Peter Paul Rubens is acclaimed for his dramatic scenes of history and mythology. But this legendary artist was also a talented diplomat, negotiator, peacemaker—and even spy. . . . . 🖼 Peter Paul Rubens, “Portrait of the Artist,” 1623, oil on panel, Royal Collection 🖼 Peter Paul Rubens, “Landscape with St George and the Dragon,” 1630-1635, oil on canvas, Royal Collection 🖼 Peter Paul Rubens, “Portrait of the Infanta Isabella,” 1615, oil on canvas, National Gallery London, Bequeathed by Richard C. Jackson 🖼 Peter Paul Rubens, “Philip II, King of Spain,” c. 1635, oil on canvas, Royal Collection 🖼 Peter Paul Rubens, “Minerva protects Pax from Mars ('Peace and War’),” 1629-30, oil on canvas, National Gallery London, Presented by the Duke of Sutherland, 1828 #art #history #arthistory #Rubens #painting #artist #royalty #royals #explore #explorepage