Delphi Complete Works of Peter Paul Rubens (Illustrated) (Masters of Art Book 14)

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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