The World of Art Library: Rubens
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The life and work of Peter Paul Rubens, the greatest of Baroque artists, are inseparable from the story of the age of fanaticism, intrigue and splendour in which he lived. A passionate Catholic and a dedicated enjoyer of life, he man- aged to combine an immense creative output with a lifetime of diplomatic work behind the scenes in the service of the government of the Spanish Netherlands. Con- scious of his own glory as an artist, he was knighted by the Kings of England and Spain In this book, Pierre Cabanne studies the painter's complex re- lationship with his native city of Antwerp, with the men and women of Flanders, and with the light of the Flemish landscape. All of these Rubens transfigures, as he trans- figures tired mythological themes and even straightforward political lies (as in his series glorifying Queen Marie de Médicis) into symphonies of ripeness, energy and space. The enormous range of his art is illustrated, from pagan bacchanalia to rustic still-lifes, from both domestic and official portraits to the decoration of the church of St-Charles-Borromée. How did Rubens ever manage to accomplish so much? Pierre Cabanne throws interesting light on his collabo- ration with Van Dyck, Jan Brueghel and with specialist animal painters; but his verdict is that Rubens left very little work to assis- tants: all that matters in his vast, exhuarating output is by Rubens hinself.
*Covered in clear plastic*| Author | Pierre Cabanne |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Thames & Hudson |
| Place | London |
| Year | 1967 |
| ISBN | 9780500200551 |
| Binding | Hardcover |
| Condition | Very Good |
| Dustjacket Condition | Very Good |
| Comments | Covered in clear plastic |
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