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His famous works, like \u003cem\u003eThe Descent from the Cross\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eThe Three Graces\u003c\/em\u003e, are marked by dynamic movement and a sense of emotion that feels almost palpable. It's the kind of art that makes you feel like you're part of the scene, maybe a little breathless just looking at it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Rubens’ defining qualities was his love for the human form, and this is reflected in his gloriously full-figured women. Forget the waif-like figures of some of his contemporaries—Rubens was all about celebrating curves, leading to the now-famous term “Rubenesque” to describe women with a fuller, more sensual physique. His \u003cem\u003eVenus\u003c\/em\u003e paintings, for instance, are all about \u003cem\u003edivine\u003c\/em\u003e curves and divine beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut don’t let his \u003cem\u003elarger-than-life\u003c\/em\u003e persona fool you—Rubens was a skilled negotiator and savvy businessman. He was a court painter to European royalty, and his studio was a bustling operation. 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