The Life Of Sir Peter Paul Rubens (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436681582)

The Life of Sir Peter Paul Rubens by Anthony Bertram is a comprehensive biography of the famous Flemish artist. The book delves into the life of Rubens, from his birth in Germany in 1577 to his death in Belgium in 1640. Bertram covers all aspects of Rubens' life, including his childhood, education, travels, and artistic career.The biography also explores Rubens' artistic style, technique, and influences, as well as his relationships with other artists, patrons, and political figures. Bertram analyzes many of Rubens' most famous works, including his religious paintings, portraits, landscapes, and mythological scenes.Throughout the book, Bertram provides historical context for Rubens' life and work, discussing the political and social climate of the time, as well as the artistic movements and trends that influenced Rubens. The biography is well-researched and includes many illustrations of Rubens' artwork, as well as photographs of the places where he lived and worked.Overall, The Life of Sir Peter Paul Rubens is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the life and work of this influential artist.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Anthony Bertram
ISBN-10: 1436681588
ISBN-13: 9781436681582
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/13/2008
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d