Table of Contents

Birth and infancy; education and apprenticeship; the years in Italy; the impact of Italy; return to Antwerp; most eminent painter of Antwerp; international commissions; ambassador of peace; back at home - the last decade; Rubens' political art.

About the Author

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.

Reviews

"Truly a wonderful, engaging and learned account, beautifully produced."—Celeste Brusati, Department of Art History, University of Michigan "One of those rare texts that works splendidly for both the specialist and the novice. Belkin's logical, lucid presentation of information is exemplary."—Susan Koslow, Department of Art History, City University of New York On the Art & Ideas series "Art & Ideas has broken new ground in making accessible authoritative views on periods, movements and concepts in art. As a series it represents a real advance in publishing."—Sir Nicholas Serota, Director, Tate London "The format is wonderful and offers what had long been missing in academic studies: usable manuals for specific themes or periods... I am definitely not alone in welcoming Art & Ideas as a precious set of teaching tools."—Joachim Pissarro, Yale University "Phaidon's series may prove to be the pick of the crop. It boasts expert but undogmatic texts and a wealth of illustrations."—The Sunday Telegraph