Peter Paul Rubens: The Master of Baroque Color Born in Siegen, Germany, in 1577, Peter Paul Rubens’s life was a vibrant tapestry woven from artistic ambition, diplomatic service, and profound personal loss. His early years were marked by upheaval – his father’s death forced the family to relocate to Antwerp, Belgium, a bustling center of trade and art. This relocation proved pivotal, immersing young Rubens in the rich artistic environ…