In 1634 Rubens was commissioned to design the street decorations for the joyous entry into the city of the new governor of the Netherlands. The author describes the historical context in which the Entry took place and discusses the organization and chronology of the activities of Rubens and other artists involoved. The core of the book is a narrative of the procession, combined with a catalogue raisonn??? of the works produced for the occasion.
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In 1634 Rubens was commissioned to design the street decorations for the joyous entry into the city of the new governor of the Netherlands. The author describes the historical context in which the Entry took place and discusses the organization and chronology of the activities of Rubens and other artists involoved. The core of the book is a narrative of the procession, combined with a catalogue raisonn??? of the works produced for the occasion.
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New in Very Good jacket. This series, edited by Professor d'Hulst, is a definitive multi-volumed catalogue raisonne of the work of the great Flemish painter Peter Paul Rubens. Part III provides sixty-seven outstanding examples of Rubens's gift as a narrator, bearing witness to the fertility of his imagination, theaccuracy of his drawings, and the inspired skill of his brushwork. Each work is considered in light of the best scholarship, with full provenances for the originals and the copies, a record of exhibitions in which they have been shown, as well as the literature in which they have been discussed. Everything catalogued is also illustrated with additional comparative illustrations. Carboard slipcase shelf worn, in fair condition; otherwise, very nice, clean, tight copy free of any marks. Wrapped in complimentary Brodart dust jacket protector.
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Very good. 8vo, hardcover, black cloth. Near fine condition in vg+ dj. Previous owner's bookplate on inside front cover. Very slight edgewear to dust jacket. Covers and contents crisp, clean, unworn, no marking or writing. Binding sturdy and tight. 241 pp. text; 203 plates.
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Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. Small 4to 9"-11" tall; 388 pages; Box Edition, Book Tight, Dust Jacket shows little wear of usage, small clipped on back cover, Illustrated Black & White Photos Text is clean no markings seen; BX237.