Description
* The complete paintings of Sir Peter Paul Rubens – over 300 paintings, fully indexed and arranged in chronological and alphabetical order
* Includes reproductions of rare works
* Features a special ‘Highlights’ section, with concise introductions to the masterpieces, giving valuable contextual information
* Enlarged ‘Detail’ images, allowing you to explore Rubens’ works in detail, as featured in traditional art books
* Hundreds of images in stunning colour – highly recommended for viewing on tablets and smart phones or as a valuable reference tool on more conventional eReaders
* Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the complete paintings
* Easily locate the paintings you want to view
* Includes Rubens’ drawings – spend hours exploring the artist’s works
* Features three bonus biographies – discover Rubens’ artistic and personal life
* Scholarly ordering of plates into chronological order
CONTENTS:
The Highlights
ADAM AND EVE
THE JUDGEMENT OF PARIS
THE MADONNA DI VALLICELLA, ST. GREGORY THE GREAT AND SAINTS
SAMSON AND DELIAH
RUBENS AND ISABELLA BRUNT UNDER A HONEYSUCKLE BOWER
THE DESCENT FROM THE CROSS
LANDSCAPE WITH CARTERS
THE RAPE OF THE DAUGHTERS OF LEUCIPPUS
A TIGER HUNT
PORTRAIT OF SUSANNA FOURMENT
HENRY IV RECEIVING THE PORTRAIT OF MARIE DE’ MEDICI
THE ASSUMPTION OF THE VIRGIN
LUDOVICUS NONNIUS
PEACE AND WAR
THE GARDEN OF LOVE
VENUS AND ADONIS
CONSEQUENCES OF WAR
SELF-PORTRAIT
The Paintings
THE COMPLETE PAINTINGS
ALPHABETICAL LIST OF PAINTINGS
The Drawings
LIST OF DRAWINGS
The Biographies
RUBENS by S. L. Bensusan
RUBENS by Jennie Ellis Keysor
RUBENS by Sarah K. Bolton
