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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In the same collection is a sketch in oil of an Old Lady in a Black Veil , conceived
apparently with an expression of tenderness . This painting , if tradition is to be
believed , represents his mother ( Fig . 1 ) and we may there-fore conclude that it
...
In the same collection is a sketch in oil of an Old Lady in a Black Veil , conceived
apparently with an expression of tenderness . This painting , if tradition is to be
believed , represents his mother ( Fig . 1 ) and we may there-fore conclude that it
...
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... mantle of celestial texture . The Archbishop is represented here on his knees
before a throne , which occupies the centre of the picture , and from which Mary ,
with an expression of extreme benignity , extends to him the miraculous garment .
... mantle of celestial texture . The Archbishop is represented here on his knees
before a throne , which occupies the centre of the picture , and from which Mary ,
with an expression of extreme benignity , extends to him the miraculous garment .
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( To page 70. ) about to cover her beloved Son , her beautiful face expressing the
deepest grief looks up to heaven . On one of the wings is represented the Virgin
and Child ; on the other St. John , his eyes raised heavenwards in deep devotion
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( To page 70. ) about to cover her beloved Son , her beautiful face expressing the
deepest grief looks up to heaven . On one of the wings is represented the Virgin
and Child ; on the other St. John , his eyes raised heavenwards in deep devotion
...
Page 70
Delighting as he did in loveliness of form , he chose here to lay the utmost stress
upon the expression of soul : and it is from that stand - point that we must
examine this picture . From that point of view also the kneeling Saint , nude , and
no ...
Delighting as he did in loveliness of form , he chose here to lay the utmost stress
upon the expression of soul : and it is from that stand - point that we must
examine this picture . From that point of view also the kneeling Saint , nude , and
no ...
Page 71
The expression of the head of Christ , the Personification of Benevolence and
Mercy , as well as those of Mary Magdalene , the Penitent Thief , St. Peter , and
King David , are wonderful in the realism of their expression ( Fig . 54 ) . Fig . 57
The ...
The expression of the head of Christ , the Personification of Benevolence and
Mercy , as well as those of Mary Magdalene , the Penitent Thief , St. Peter , and
King David , are wonderful in the realism of their expression ( Fig . 54 ) . Fig . 57
The ...
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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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