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    Rubens (en. Rubens)

    /ruˈβens/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Name of a famous Flemish painter of the 17th century, known for his dynamic painting and use of color.
    The works of Rubens are a symbol of European Baroque.
    Las obras de Rubens son un símbolo del Barroco europeo.
    It is sometimes used to refer to an artistic style characterized by exuberance and movement.
    The art in this gallery is influenced by Rubens's style.
    El arte de esta galería está influenciado por el estilo de Rubens.
    It can refer to a painting technique that imitates Rubens's way of working.
    The students learned the 'rubensian' technique in art class.
    Los estudiantes aprendieron la técnica 'rubensiana' en la clase de arte.

    Etymology

    The term comes from the name of the Flemish painter Peter Paul Rubens.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    The Rubens style
    It refers to a work of art that possesses characteristics similar to those of Rubens, such as richness of color and dynamism.
    El estilo Rubens
    Painting in the Rubens style
    Painting technique that seeks to emulate Rubens's vibrant style.
    Pintura al estilo Rubens
    Rubens and the Baroque
    Reference to the influence that Rubens had on the Baroque artistic movement.
    Rubens y el Barroco

    Related Words

    baroque
    Artistic and cultural style that flourished in Europe in the 17th and 18th centuries.
    barroco
    Flemish
    Relating to Flanders, it also refers to an artistic style originating from that region.
    flamenco
    painting
    Art of representing images on a flat surface using pigments.
    pintura

    Slang Meanings

    It is used to describe a person with an exuberant artistic style.
    That artist has a very 'rubens' style.
    Ese artista tiene un estilo muy 'rubens'.
    Reference in colloquial language to someone who is very expressive or dramatic.
    He always acts with so much drama; he seems like a rubens.
    Siempre actúa con tanto drama, parece un rubens.