Studenets are told that Peter Paul Rubens was born on June 28, 1577, in Siegen, Germany. They create their own allegorical painting, think of a favorite story. Students write a summary of one scene in that story, using Crayola Erasable...

Students will learn the biblical story of Daniel in the lions' den as an example of a man who showed quiet bravery and conviction to his beliefs. They will research a "quiet" hero/heroine from the twentieth century and write an essay...

An image of "Raising of the Cross: Sts Amand and Walpurgis", created by Peter Paul Rubens in 1610 (Oil on panel, 460 x 150 cm).

An image of "Raising of the Cross: Sts Eligius and Catherine", created by Peter Paul Rubens in 1610 (Oil on panel, 460 x 150 cm).

An image of "Raising of the Cross", created by Peter Paul Rubens in 1610 (Oil on panel, 460 x 340 cm , 460 x 150 cm).

An image of "Adoration of the Magi", created by Peter Paul Rubens from 1626-29 (Oil on canvas, 283 x 219 cm).

Rubens's group portrail of the family of Jan Brueghel the Elder.