Peter Paul Rubens ( 1577 - 1640 ) was a Flemish Baroque artist. He was a very prolific artist, court painter, collector, and diplomat. He carried our many commissions in foreign courts in tandem with diplomatic duties. Peter Paul Rubens s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices greatly surpassing estimated prices, varying from 5739.59 USD for The Adoration of the