All of these elements further the meaning of the narrative, which is
Paris’ selection of what is most beautiful.5 Another example of Rubens’ Art is
the Adoration of the Magi painted in 1634. this painting shows Rubens forming a
total illusion, almost like a stage setting, It shows amazing contrast between
the light and the shadows putting great emphasis on the Christ child and the
Magi presenting their gifts. Rubens uses bright re and gold colors to portray
the royalty and importance of Christ’s true nature. Rubens follows many of the
baroque characteristics such as movement, business, and filling up the whole
painting.6 Rubens characterized the baroque period with his art and gave the
society art full of action and intrigue. Much of the changing styles in art and
music during the baroque period can be contributed to George Frideric Handel and
Peter Paul Rubens along with many other popular composers and artists. The work
that these two men contributed forever shaped the way we look at music and art.
Without the work of Handel, we may never have the experience of an opera, and
without Rubens we may never have the opportunity to see the wonderful art
produced from the baroque period. Each man had his contribution to the world,
whether it be in the form of a painting, a drawing, or a piece of music, and
without these contributions, the world would have missed out on the phenomenal
talents shared with us from the baroque period.
Bibliography
1. George Frideric Handel First Edition Lang, Paul Henry, George McLeod Limited,
Toronto, 1966 2. The New Grove Handel Dean, Wilton, Macmillan Publishers Ltd
1982 3. George Frideric Handel Second Edition Lang, Paul Henry, George McLeod
Limited, Toronto, 1977 4. Baroque and Rococo Art Bazin, Germain, Frederick A.
Praeger, Inc., Publishers, 1964 5. Rubens Selected Drawings volume 1 Held,
Julius S., Phaidon Press Ltd., 1959 6. Rubens Selected Drawings volume 2 Held,
Julius S., Phaidon Press Ltd., 1959
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