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TITLE: PAINTING - Rape of the Daughters of Leucippus - BAROQUE PERIOD IN FLANDERS

DESCRIPTION: by Rubens. Typical Rubens painting: diagonals, dramatic, romantic, spectacular colors (future colorists will be called Rubeniste"). Master painter of the body. Developed technique for painting flesh to create translucence w glassy shine using layers of glaze. Great w texture: silken hair, satin scarf. Two male figures are Castor and Pollux (Greek gods) swooping down to abduct women c/o their beauty. See Cupid on L.