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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... of Rubens spelt their surname during their stay in Germany , in order to bring it
into accord with the native pronunciation . she at last succeeded in freeing him
from the prison. that , what is there to be Head of a Bishop In the Dresden Gallery.
... of Rubens spelt their surname during their stay in Germany , in order to bring it
into accord with the native pronunciation . she at last succeeded in freeing him
from the prison. that , what is there to be Head of a Bishop In the Dresden Gallery.
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He appointed the young Fleming his court - painter S uall NEJHJIR U MIISLAMU
125 Fig . 8 . HEAD OF A BISHOP . In the Dresden Gallery . After a photograph
from the original by Braun , Clément & Co . , Dornach , Paris and New - York .
He appointed the young Fleming his court - painter S uall NEJHJIR U MIISLAMU
125 Fig . 8 . HEAD OF A BISHOP . In the Dresden Gallery . After a photograph
from the original by Braun , Clément & Co . , Dornach , Paris and New - York .
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Her head is shrouded in a mourning veil ; she is overcome with grief and
supported by the other two Maries . This painting was famous from the day of its
completion : and may be considered perhaps Sllavaatl NWUIHIN U ALSANIT Fig
. 27 .
Her head is shrouded in a mourning veil ; she is overcome with grief and
supported by the other two Maries . This painting was famous from the day of its
completion : and may be considered perhaps Sllavaatl NWUIHIN U ALSANIT Fig
. 27 .
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Upon his waving locks Victory places a crown of bay , whilst around the figures of
the rescued maiden , Victory , the winged horse and the fearsul Gorgon ' s head
hover a number of laughing cupids . In the foreground we may observe Fig . 32 .
Upon his waving locks Victory places a crown of bay , whilst around the figures of
the rescued maiden , Victory , the winged horse and the fearsul Gorgon ' s head
hover a number of laughing cupids . In the foreground we may observe Fig . 32 .
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His right arm is supported by Mary Magdalen , — the favourite female Saint of the
painter , — whilst in the foreground kneel the other Maries Fig . 36 . HEAD OF A
CHILD ( Rubens ' eldest daughter ) . In the Liechtenstein Gallery at Vienna .
His right arm is supported by Mary Magdalen , — the favourite female Saint of the
painter , — whilst in the foreground kneel the other Maries Fig . 36 . HEAD OF A
CHILD ( Rubens ' eldest daughter ) . In the Liechtenstein Gallery at Vienna .
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