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Rubens: Drawings and sketches : catalogue of an exhibition at the Department of Prints and Drawings in the British Museum, 1977
Drawings and sketches : catalogue of an exhibition at the Department of Prints and Drawings in the British Museum, 1977 [Jan 01, 1977]
173 pages, Hardcover
Published January 1, 1977
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Peter Paul Rubens
173 books11 followersSir Peter Paul Rubens (28 June 1577 – 30 May 1640) was a Flemish artist and diplomat.
Rubens was one of the last major artists to make consistent use of wooden panels as a support medium, even for very large works. For altarpieces, he sometimes painted on slate to reduce reflection problems.
Rubens lived and painted in Italy for nearly a decade & his experiences there continued to influence his work even after his return to Flanders. His stay in Italy also allowed him to build a network of friendships with important figures of his time such as the scientist Galileo Galilei.
Rubens was one of the last major artists to make consistent use of wooden panels as a support medium, even for very large works. For altarpieces, he sometimes painted on slate to reduce reflection problems.
Rubens lived and painted in Italy for nearly a decade & his experiences there continued to influence his work even after his return to Flanders. His stay in Italy also allowed him to build a network of friendships with important figures of his time such as the scientist Galileo Galilei.
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