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. |
From inside the book
Page 25
... his own country that he really discovered his talent and entered upon that
period of his life during which he achieved his immortal fame . An armistice of
twelve years , concluded in 1609 , gave peace at length to the sorely tried
Netherlands .
... his own country that he really discovered his talent and entered upon that
period of his life during which he achieved his immortal fame . An armistice of
twelve years , concluded in 1609 , gave peace at length to the sorely tried
Netherlands .
Page 80
... stands beside the hound . 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 .
... stands beside the hound . 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 .
Page 86
... 18 ) She 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 .
... 18 ) She 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 .
Page 90
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
rather ...
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
rather ...
Page 101
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 . A
proof ...
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 . A
proof ...
What people are saying - Write a review
We haven't found any reviews in the usual places.
Contents
| 7 | |
| 8 | |
| 10 | |
| 11 | |
| 12 | |
| 13 | |
| 16 | |
| 17 | |
| 52 | |
| 53 | |
| 54 | |
| 55 | |
| 56 | |
| 57 | |
| 58 | |
| 59 | |
| 18 | |
| 19 | |
| 20 | |
| 21 | |
| 22 | |
| 24 | |
| 30 | |
| 31 | |
| 32 | |
| 33 | |
| 34 | |
| 35 | |
| 36 | |
| 37 | |
| 38 | |
| 39 | |
| 40 | |
| 41 | |
| 42 | |
| 43 | |
| 44 | |
| 45 | |
| 46 | |
| 47 | |
| 48 | |
| 49 | |
| 50 | |
| 51 | |
| 60 | |
| 61 | |
| 62 | |
| 63 | |
| 64 | |
| 66 | |
| 67 | |
| 68 | |
| 69 | |
| 70 | |
| 76 | |
| 82 | |
| 88 | |
| 95 | |
| 101 | |
| 107 | |
| 114 | |
| 115 | |
| 116 | |
| 117 | |
| 118 | |
| 119 | |
| 120 | |
| 157 | |
| 163 | |
| 165 | |
| 166 | |
Other editions - View all
Common terms and phrases
according adorned Albertina at Vienna altar altar-piece Ambassador Antwerp appears artist beautiful beside Brussels Buckingham charm Christ Church Clément Clément & Co Collection colour commission completed composition court Cross daughter death decoration designed desired display Dornach Drawing Duke effect England English engraving entirely executed expression figures Fourment France Franz Hanfstäng Gallery Gerbier give hand head Helena Imperial Infant intended Isabella Italy King known ladies landscape later learned letter light live Louvre Love Madrid Maria Mary master Medici Museum nature once original by Braun original by Franz painted painter Paris and New-York peace perhaps period Peter Petersburg Philip photograph picture Pinakothek at Munich portrait possesses present Prince probably pupils Queen received representing Rubens Saint scenes seems shows sketch Spain Spanish town whilst whole wife young
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 |
| Export Citation | BiBTeX EndNote RefMan |