Peter Paul Rubens

The seventeenth century Flemish painter, an advocate of the extravagant Baroque style, is renowned for the emphasis on sensuality, movement, and colour in his work. Robert Alan Mowbray, in this concise text, presents us with a vibrant biography of Rubens’ life. Through extracts from letters and other primary materials, Mowbray gives us an intimate view into Rubens’ day to day routine and his relationships with his peers and pupils.