Author Description
The works in this volume attest to the mastery of Rubens' painting, the extraordinary accomplishment of his drawing, and his enormous energy and inventiveness. Dr. Freedberg has included the drawings connected with each composition, and considers each work in the light of the latest scholarship, with full provenance for both the original and the copies.
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THE THESIS
This volume investigates the artistic development and thematic execution of Peter Paul Rubens' religious compositions depicting the life of Christ following the Passion. The author, Ludwig Burchard, provides a rigorous cataloging of these works, with contributions by Dr. Freedberg, who integrates contemporary scholarship to analyze the technical mastery and creative output of the artist. The text serves as a comprehensive reference, documenting the provenance and preparatory drawings associated with each specific composition.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Detailed catalog of Rubens' paintings and drawings concerning the post-Passion life of Christ
- Comprehensive provenance records for original works and historical copies
- Analysis of preparatory sketches and their relationship to final compositions
- Scholarly assessment of Rubens' technical methodology and creative energy
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this volume as a foundational reference for scholars of Baroque art and the work of Peter Paul Rubens. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose and the meticulous attention to archival detail provided throughout the catalog.
Page Count:
425
Publication Date:
1984-08-16
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0199210322
ISBN-13:
9780199210329
Biography
European Art
Painting
Reference
Art History
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