Rubens
Peter Paul Rubens
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Rubens
Published
January 2005
Publisher
National Gallery Company
Pages
207
ISBN-13
9781857093261
ISBN-10
1857093267
Description
"Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) was a prodigious artist and one of the most extraordinary figures of the seventeenth century. He eventually became the dominant international painter of his generation, and this book traces his progress from hesitant beginnings in the late 1590s through to the first works made after his triumphant return to Antwerp in 1608. Most of the eight intervening years were spent in Italy, where he was inspired by classical sculpture, by the work of Renaissance masters - above all Michelangelo and Raphael - and by the revolutionary styles of Caravaggio and other contemporaries." "This book follows the artist's creative engagement with these sources and others, exploring where Rubens went and, more importantly, what he saw. He studied and copied avidly, finally transforming his influences into a style that, in paintings such as The Fall of Plaeton (National Gallery of Art, Washington), Ecce Homo (State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg) and Samson and Delilah (The National Gallery, London) is entirely, breathtakingly, his own."--Jacket.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Rubens?
This edition of Rubens has approximately 207 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Rubens?
For most readers, Rubens typically takes between 4h 19m and 2h 53m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 51,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 27m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 51,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Rubens?
The estimated word count for Rubens is approximately 51,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Rubens?
Rubens was written by Peter Paul Rubens.
When was Rubens published?
The publication date for this specific edition is January 2005. The original work may have been published on a different date.