remained draped in mourning for six weeks. more than eight hundred sixty masses were offered at different locations for the repose of his soul. ruben's left behind a unique legacy. he remains a giant of the art world who still draws millions of museum visitors with paintings that he executed for europe's kings nobility and both catholics and protestants. he's known as the homer of painting because so many of his works tell a story. today his most private images are on public display the subject of millions of snapshots. would ruben's approve. for someone who devoted so much energy to diplomacy it seems safe to say that