Delphi Complete Works of Peter Paul Rubens (Illustrated)

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 orderPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting e-Art booksCONTENTS:The HighlightsADAM AND EVETHE JUDGEMENT OF PARISTHE MADONNA DI VALLICELLA, ST. GREGORY THE GREAT AND SAINTSSAMSON AND DELIAHRUBENS AND ISABELLA BRUNT UNDER A HONEYSUCKLE BOWERTHE DESCENT FROM THE CROSSLANDSCAPE WITH CARTERSTHE RAPE OF THE DAUGHTERS OF LEUCIPPUSA TIGER HUNTPORTRAIT OF SUSANNA FOURMENTHENRY IV RECEIVING THE PORTRAIT OF MARIE DE' MEDICITHE ASSUMPTION OF THE VIRGINLUDOVICUS NONNIUSPEACE AND WARTHE GARDEN OF LOVEVENUS AND ADONISCONSEQUENCES OF WARSELF-PORTRAITThe PaintingsTHE COMPLETE PAINTINGSALPHABETICAL LIST OF PAINTINGSThe DrawingsLIST OF DRAWINGSThe BiographiesRUBENS by S. L. BensusanRUBENS by Jennie Ellis KeysorRUBENS by Sarah K. BoltonPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles