Rubens; the Antwerp altarpieces: The raising of the Cross, The descent from the Cross;

by John Rupert Martin

An introduction to Rubens' two paintings, with an analytical and historical essay, documents, critical essays, and 41 illustrations, including 4 in full color.

135 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 1969

About the author

John Rupert Martin (Sept. 27, 1916 - July 28, 2000) was a Canadian academic & art historian.

Professor Martin received his B.A. degree in 1938 from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario & earned the degree of Master of Fine Arts at Princeton in 1941. He taught for a year at the State University of Iowa before enlisting in the Canadian Army in 1942.

In 1947, from Princeton University, Martin received his Ph.D. in History of Art. He taught at Princeton & was named Marquand Professor of Art and Archaeology.

During the 1970's he served as a consultant to Canada's National Heritage & in 1976 McMaster University presented him with the honorary degree Doctor of Letters.
Dr. Martin has published many books and articles on the Baroque era in art. He is considered an eminent authority on Rubens, Rembrandt and van Dyck.