RUBENS

Rubens
A lively, original study of the work of Peter Paul Rubens.Kristin Lohse Belkin

Covers the whole career of Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640), famous not only as an artist but also as a respected diplomat
Pays particular attention to Rubens' relationship with and representation of women, and his preoccupation with peace, as diplomat and painter
Explores Rubens' working methods and studio practices
Draws on the artist's extensive correspondence

Kristin Lohse Belkin has contributed to the Corpus Rubinianum Ludwig Burchard, a multi-volume catalogue of Rubens' complete works, and has written and lectured widely on Rubens and Flemish and German art.