RubensVelhagen & Klasing, 1904 - 168 pages This 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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... English phraseology , so that , while retaining the meaning of the German original in its integrity , the differences in the two languages might be adequately overcome . LOUISE M. RICHTER . 204250 PETER PAUL RUBENS . n a fine old ...
... English phraseology , so that , while retaining the meaning of the German original in its integrity , the differences in the two languages might be adequately overcome . LOUISE M. RICHTER . 204250 PETER PAUL RUBENS . n a fine old ...
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... English . We know from Balthasar Mo- retus , a celebrated printer of the time , that Rubens was esteemed in his school as much for his intellectual quali- ties as for the amiability of his character . For a time he was attached as page ...
... English . We know from Balthasar Mo- retus , a celebrated printer of the time , that Rubens was esteemed in his school as much for his intellectual quali- ties as for the amiability of his character . For a time he was attached as page ...
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... English residences , Carleton after all could only take Rubens ' smaller pictures , and there therefore remained after the valuation a cash- difference between the parties . It was however mutually arranged that Rubens should pay in ...
... English residences , Carleton after all could only take Rubens ' smaller pictures , and there therefore remained after the valuation a cash- difference between the parties . It was however mutually arranged that Rubens should pay in ...
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... Holy Intercessors . Whilst Rubens was in negociation with the English Ambassador at the Hague for the exchange of the antique marbles he , in reference to Carleton's proposal to make up the difference in value with Brussels 64.
... Holy Intercessors . Whilst Rubens was in negociation with the English Ambassador at the Hague for the exchange of the antique marbles he , in reference to Carleton's proposal to make up the difference in value with Brussels 64.
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... English consul at Brussels , " I wished that the painting for the Gallery of H. R. H. the Prince of Wales were of larger dimen- sions , because it would give me much more courage to express my thoughts with greater freedom and accuracy ...
... English consul at Brussels , " I wished that the painting for the Gallery of H. R. H. the Prince of Wales were of larger dimen- sions , because it would give me much more courage to express my thoughts with greater freedom and accuracy ...
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