Rubens Copies After the Antique: Plates & index
Author | : Marjon van der Meulen |
Publisher | : Harvey Miller |
Total Pages | : 296 |
Release | : 1995-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 1872501664 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781872501666 |
Rating | : 4/5 (64 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Rubens Copies After the Antique: Plates & index by : Marjon van der Meulen
Download or read book Rubens Copies After the Antique: Plates & index written by Marjon van der Meulen and published by Harvey Miller. This book was released on 1995-01 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rubens was fascinated by the classical world and the exploits of the ancients celebrated on surviving sculptures, sarcophagus reliefs, engraved gems and coins. When he set out for Italy as a young artist in 1600, he was following in the footsteps of many Flemish artists before him, but Rubens drawings after the Antique have a range and thoroughness unique of their kind. They are catalogued here in detail.