The Baroque painter who used violent motion, heavily fleshed nudes, and dramatic use of light and shadow, and rich sensuous pigments in his paintings was
A)Rembrandt van Rijn.
B)Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
C)El Greco.
D)Artemisia Gentileschi.
E)Peter Paul Rubens.

Question

The Baroque painter who used violent motion, heavily fleshed nudes, and dramatic use of light and shadow, and rich sensuous pigments in his paintings was
A)Rembrandt van Rijn.
B)Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
C)El Greco.
D)Artemisia Gentileschi.
E)Peter Paul Rubens.

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Peter Paul Rubens was known for his dynamic compositions, use of vibrant colors, and dramatic contrasts of light and shadow, as well as his depictions of fleshy, dynamic figures, which are characteristic of the Baroque style.

The Baroque Painter Who Used Violent Motion, Heavily Fleshed Nudes