RubensThis biography of Peter Paul Rubens, written by German art historian Hermann Knackfuss, is considered to be the most authoritative text on the artist since its publication. |
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An armistice of twelve years , concluded in 1609 , gave peace at length to the sorely tried Netherlands . The true cultivation of Art now commenced and no longer met with opposition ; wherefore the industrious.
An armistice of twelve years , concluded in 1609 , gave peace at length to the sorely tried Netherlands . The true cultivation of Art now commenced and no longer met with opposition ; wherefore the industrious.
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Behind the Countess ' chair , and rather in the background , we may see the Earl of Arundel himself ( Fig . 63 ) . The armistice during which the Netherlands enjoyed the blessings of peace came to an end in 1620.
Behind the Countess ' chair , and rather in the background , we may see the Earl of Arundel himself ( Fig . 63 ) . The armistice during which the Netherlands enjoyed the blessings of peace came to an end in 1620.
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... resolves to end her disputes with her son and to come to a peaceful arrangement with him ; 19 ) The Conclusion of Peace ( Fig . 71 ) ; 20 ) Reconciliation between Maria de Medici and Louis XIII .; 21 ) Time at last unveils Truth .
... resolves to end her disputes with her son and to come to a peaceful arrangement with him ; 19 ) The Conclusion of Peace ( Fig . 71 ) ; 20 ) Reconciliation between Maria de Medici and Louis XIII .; 21 ) Time at last unveils Truth .
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This is specially evident in the Conclusion of Peace , where Her Majesty , haressed fruitlessly by the demons of Envy and Hatred enters the Temple of Peace ( Fig . 71 ) . It is true that a great many of these allegories are conceived ...
This is specially evident in the Conclusion of Peace , where Her Majesty , haressed fruitlessly by the demons of Envy and Hatred enters the Temple of Peace ( Fig . 71 ) . It is true that a great many of these allegories are conceived ...
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“ First of all I would wish to mention a secret armistice and peace transaction , directed by Peter Paul Rubens , the celebrated painter , between the United Provinces and those which still belong ' to the dominions of the King of Spain ...
“ First of all I would wish to mention a secret armistice and peace transaction , directed by Peter Paul Rubens , the celebrated painter , between the United Provinces and those which still belong ' to the dominions of the King of Spain ...
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Rubens Volume 9 of Monographs on artists ... IX |
| Author | Hermann Knackfuss |
| Translated by | Luise Marie Schwaab Richter |
| Publisher | Velhagen & Klasing, 1904 |
| Original from | the New York Public Library |
| Digitized | 24 Apr 2008 |
| Length | 168 pages |
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