RUBENSS SPIRIT

Peter Paul Rubens was the most inventive and prolific northern European artist of his age. This book discusses his life and work in relation to three interrelated themes: spirit, ingenuity and genius. It argues that Rubens and his reception were pivotal in the transformation of early modern ingenuity into Romantic genius. Ranging across the artists entire career, it explores Rubenss engagement with these themes in his art and biography. The book looks at Rubenss forays into altarpiece painting in Italy as well as his collaborations wi...[Read more]