[Sir Peter Paul Rubens] - Orrock, Amy, Ben van Benden
Reference : 123346
(2023)
ISBN : 9781898519492
Orrock, Amy, Ben van Benden: Rubens & Women. Exhibition: London, Dulwich Picture Gallery, 2023. 191 pages, 65 colour illustrations. Hardback. 28x24cms. An exploration of the role of women - real and depicted - throughout Ruben's life and oeuvre. Three essays discuss the women in Rubens's professional and personal life; as a subject; and his affinity for the female nude. Followed by a catalogue of 43 works - portraits, biblical figures, studies after sculpture and goddesses - each illustrated and discussed in detail.
An exploration of the role of women - real and depicted - throughout Rubenâs life and oeuvre. Three essays discuss the women in Rubensâs professional and personal life; as a subject; and his affinity for the female nude. Followed by a catalogue of 43 works - portraits, biblical figures, studies after sculpture and goddesses - each illustrated and discussed in detail. Text in English