Arguably the greatest artist of the Baroque period, Peter Paul Rubens was an accomplished painter and draughtsman, as well as a valued diplomat. This accessible examination of his life and work looks at every aspect of Rubens's oeuvre; from his commissioned portraits of royalty and the nobility to his magnificent representations of ancient myths, Biblical stories, and historical events. This incisive biography traces his life as a student in Venice, where he encountered the works of Titian and Tintoretto, the establishment of his studio in Antwerp, and the lucrative patronages of Marie de Medici and Phillip IV. Full page reproductions of Rubens's work communicate his energetic and dynamic style, along with his masterful use of colour and sensuous depictions of the human body.
AUTHOR: Michael Robinson is an art and design historian who has written many books on the subject.
55 colour illustrations
By:
Michael Robinson Imprint: Prestel Verlag Country of Publication: Germany Dimensions:
Height: 211mm,
Width: 171mm,
Spine: 10mm
Weight: 346g ISBN:9783791386614 ISBN 10: 3791386611 Series:Masters of Art Pages: 112 Publication Date:01 February 2021 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Unspecified
MICHAEL ROBINSON is an art and design historian who has written many books on the subject.
