Sir Peter Paul Rubens (/ ˈruːbənz / ROO-bənz; [1] Dutch: [ˈpeːtər pʌul ˈrybəns]; 28 June – 30 May ) was a Flemish artist and diplomat. He is considered the most influential artist of the Flemish Baroque tradition. Rubens's highly charged compositions reference erudite aspects of classical and Christian history. His unique and immensely popular Baroque style emphasised.