Delphi Complete Works of Peter Paul Rubens (Illustrated) / Masters of Art (ePub)

Few artists achieve in their lives the wealth and fame of Sir Peter Paul Rubens, whose beautiful Baroque works were celebrated for their emphasised movement, colour and sensuality. Delphi's Masters of Art Series presents the world's first digital e-Art books, allowing digital readers to explore the works of great artists in comprehensive detail. This volume presents Rubens' complete works in beautiful detail, with concise introductions, hundreds of high quality images and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)

* The complete paintings of Sir Peter Paul Rubens - over 300 paintings, fully indexed and arranged in chronological and alphabetical order

* Includes reproductions of rare works

* Features a special 'Highlights' section, with concise introductions to the masterpieces, giving valuable contextual information

* Enlarged 'Detail' images, allowing you to explore Rubens' works in detail, as featured in traditional art books

* Hundreds of images in stunning colour - highly recommended for viewing on tablets and smart phones or as a valuable reference tool on more conventional eReaders

* Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the complete paintings

* Easily locate the paintings you want to view

* Includes Rubens' drawings - spend hours exploring the artist's works

* Features three bonus biographies - discover Rubens' artistic and personal life

* Scholarly ordering of plates into chronological order

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CONTENTS:

The Highlights

ADAM AND EVE

THE JUDGEMENT OF PARIS

THE MADONNA DI VALLICELLA, ST. GREGORY THE GREAT AND SAINTS

SAMSON AND DELIAH

RUBENS AND ISABELLA BRUNT UNDER A HONEYSUCKLE BOWER

THE DESCENT FROM THE CROSS

LANDSCAPE WITH CARTERS

THE RAPE OF THE DAUGHTERS OF LEUCIPPUS

A TIGER HUNT

PORTRAIT OF SUSANNA FOURMENT

HENRY IV RECEIVING THE PORTRAIT OF MARIE DE' MEDICI

THE ASSUMPTION OF THE VIRGIN

LUDOVICUS NONNIUS

PEACE AND WAR

THE GARDEN OF LOVE

VENUS AND ADONIS

CONSEQUENCES OF WAR

SELF-PORTRAIT

The Paintings

THE COMPLETE PAINTINGS

ALPHABETICAL LIST OF PAINTINGS

The Drawings

LIST OF DRAWINGS

The Biographies

RUBENS by S. L. Bensusan

RUBENS by Jennie Ellis Keysor

RUBENS by Sarah K. Bolton

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