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Diego Velázquez (1599–1660) was the leading court painter of Spain’s Habsburg monarchy, whose sophisticated portraits redefined realism and influenced generations of artists. His career spanned a turbulent era, yet his work remains a benchmark of Baroque visual culture.
Grinling Gibbons (c. 1648 – 1721) was an English woodcarver and sculptor celebrated for his extraordinarily detailed lime‑wood reliefs in Baroque interiors. His work adorns many of Britain’s most important historic buildings and continues to influence decorative arts today.
Peter Paul Rubens (1577–1640) was a Flemish Baroque painter whose prolific output, diplomatic career, and innovative visual language shaped European art in the 17th century.
Artemisia Gentileschi (1593–1653) was a pioneering Italian Baroque painter whose dramatic chiaroscuro and powerful depictions of biblical heroines made her one of the most acclaimed artists of her time and a lasting feminist icon.