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A 6 page paper which compares and contrasts Deposition by Peter Paul Rubens and Christ in the House of Mary and Martha by Jan Vermeer. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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of art. Their work is widely recognized and highly respected for their vivid and rich subject matter. In relationship to Rubens, he "was probably best known for his full-bodied, sensual
nudes" (Strickland 50). And, in relationship to Vermeer, he is most widely recognized for paintings that depict people inside one simple room, or for his infamous painting Girl with a
Pearl Earring. The following paper examines, comparing and contrasting, two paintings that are perhaps less known in connection with these artists. The paper compares and contrasts Deposition by Peter Paul
Rubens and Christ in the House of Mary and Martha by Jan Vermeer. Peter Paul Rubens and Jan Vermeer Prior to examining the paintings it is important to understand
something about the artists, as well as their connection with the Baroque period, especially considering they were from different regions and thus involved in perhaps different types of Baroque styling.
In the case of Rubens he is considered to be "the genius of European Baroque" despite the fact he was Flemish (Borghese Gallery). One author notes how "He was truly
a European rather than a regional painter, working for rulers of Italy, France, Spain, and England as well as Flanders. As a result, his work perfectly synthesized the styles and
concepts of the South and North" (Strickland 50). In the case of Vermeer he was clearly, and strongly, a Dutch Baroque artist.
"He specialized in domestic interiors, portraits and city views. His entire life was spent in Delft" (The Bulfinch Guide to Art History). In this one sees that his life, and
his location, were far more limited than that of Rubens who traveled a great deal and was far more prolific as well as diverse, while also touching on all variations
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